Interventional Radiologic Technologist - Scottish Rite

Fayette Chamber of Commerce; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a Radiology Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging procedures and support a multidisciplinary team in delivering safe, high-quality patient care.

Position involves age-specific care and collaboration with radiologists, nurses, and anesthesia staff. Minimum experience is not required; ARRT radiography credential and BLS are expected within set timelines. Work hours and environment are on-site at a major Atlanta hospital.

Qualifications

• No minimum experience required.
• ARRT credential in Radiography (R) required.
• BLS certification within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Operates modality-specific imaging equipment and manages image processing and archiving.
• Assists radiologists and physicians with patient history and consent; supports contrast administration as needed.
• Maintains high-quality imaging via standardized protocols and participates in QA and accreditation efforts (ACR).
• Implements age-specific care guidelines and includes family education as appropriate.
• Maintains compliance with hospital policies and completes required training.

Skills

Good communication skills

Interpersonal and patient management

Education

ARRT Radiography credential

Job description

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Work Shift

Day shift on Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Shift start: 7:00 AM - Shift end: 5:30 PM

Worker Sub-Type: Regular

Job Description

Performs diagnostic and/or therapeutic quality imaging procedures for patient care population, and participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team. Proactively supports efforts to ensure the delivery of safe patient care and services. Promotes a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

Experience

• No minimum experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in diagnostic radiology or successful completion of Interventional Radiology clinical program
• Experience in interventional radiology or other invasive experience
• Experience in pediatrics
• Cardiac-Interventional Radiography or Vascular-Interventional Radiography certification

Education

• Successful completion of an American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) approved educational program

Certification Summary

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) credential in Radiography (R)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Good communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and patient management skills

Job Responsibilities

• Operates modality specific technical equipment related to patient care imaging, image processing, image transmission, image archiving and computerized electronic medical records. Updates the electronic medical records through: Order Entry, Exam Scheduling, Exam Check-in, Begin and End Exams, Exam Verification, Exam Merging, and Image Rejection. Ensures accuracy of billing for radiology procedures.
• Provides radiologists and physicians with patient history relative to exam being performed and obtaining informed consent. Assists radiologists, as required, in the administration of contrast media and/or radioisotopes during exams. Collaborates with physicians, nurses, sedation/anesthesia personnel and all staff members to ensure a safe outcome for the patient.
• Participates in the department and modality specific quality improvement initiatives, including ACR accreditation. Consistently demonstrates proficiency in performing radiologic examinations using appropriate standardized protocols to produce the highest quality images, evaluating images for technical quality prior to sending to picture archiving and communication system for interpretation by radiologists.
• Demonstrates competencies that incorporate age-specific guidelines, including N = Neonate (less than 30 days), I = Infant (30 days to 1 year), EC = Early Childhood (1-5 years), LC = Late Childhood (5-13 years), A = Adolescent (13-17 years), AD = Adult, and ALL = all ages. Includes family/caregiver in patient care and provides effective education appropriate for the learning needs of patient and family.
• Uses critical thinking principles in making decisions which lead to desired outcomes while participating in the achievement of organizational and department goals by following hospital and departmental policies. Continually demonstrates service excellence behaviors.
• Attends and/or completes all system and department educational requirements which include mandatory CBTs and annual competencies.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address

1001 Johnson Ferry Rd

Job Family

Radiology