Interventional Radiology Tech

Surgery Partners, Inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Health Savings Account with employer

Life Insurance

PTO

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Surgery Partners, Inc. is seeking a Radiographer to perform fluoroscopic procedures in an outpatient surgery setting. The role includes imaging patient care, file room duties, and physician assistance, under supervision of the Medical Facility Chief.

Candidates must hold a Georgia radiologic technologist license, have two years of radiology experience (or equivalent for graduate nurses), and complete an AMA/ACR approved program. Radiation safety and accurate documentation are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current Georgia certified Radiologic Technologist license.
• Two years of radiology experience and/or training under an accredited radiologist.
• Completion of an AMA/ACR approved two-year radiologic technology program.

Responsibilities

• Performs fluoroscopic procedures for patients of all ages in outpatient surgery.
• Assists in imaging patient care, file room, and clerical duties.
• Monitors patients during procedures and adheres to radiation safety protocols.

Skills

Radiologic equipment operation

Anatomy knowledge

Safety precautions

Patient communication

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Georgia Certified Radiologic Technologist license

Two years radiology experience or substitution for graduate nurse

AMA/ACR approved two-year radiologic technology program

Tools

Radiographic equipment

Job description

JOB TITLE

Radiographer

Essential Functions

Performs fluoroscopic procedures for the treatment of patients of all age groups, utilizing the guidelines of the professional radiology practice standards. Responsible for all duties related to imaging patient care, file room, general clerical, physician assistance, and other related duties necessary for complete patient outcomes in the outpatient surgery department.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Physician/Chief of the Medical Facility

Experience/Knowledge

• Under direction, incumbents may instruct and prepare patients for radiologic examinations;
• Determine the most suitable anatomical posture and positions and shield patients appropriately;
• Prepare patients for radiologic examinations by explaining the procedure, removing articles such as jewelry, through which x-rays cannot pass
• Positioning patients so that the correct parts of the body can be radiographed.
• Place the x-ray film under the part of the patient's body to be examined and make the exposure. Then remove the film and develop it.
• Position and operate stationary or portable radiologic machines and take x-rays images of all parts of the human body for the physician to use in the diagnosis of disease or injury.
• Produce x-ray films (radiographs), develop, make copies and fix x-ray films of parts of the human body for use in diagnosing medical problems.
• Prepare solutions for processing films;
• Assist in fluoroscopic work; under supervision, make clinical photographs of unusual cases and identify photographs;
• Maintain equipment and quarters;
• Monitors patients during the procedure.
• Surround the exposed area with radiation protection devices, such as lead shields, or limit the size of the x-ray beam to prevent unnecessary radiation exposure.
• Using instruments similar to a measuring tape, measure the thickness of the section to be radiographed and set controls on the machine to produce radiographs of the appropriate density, detail and contrast.
• Keep records and files;
• Make reports as needed and other related duties.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Required

Knowledge of modern radiologic equipment and techniques; regional and gross anatomy of the human body; standardized radiologic clinical procedures; thorough knowledge of the hazards of radiologic materials and the safety precautions required; the operation and care of modern radiologic equipment; and the ordering and storing of supplies.

Ability to communicate effectively at a level required for successful job performance; administer emergency aid for shock; prepare solution used in processing x-ray film and process film; keep simple records, file film correctly, and compile reports; follow directions; analyze situations accurately and take effective action; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• Possession of a current valid certificate as a certified Radiologic Technologist in diagnostic radiologic technology issued by the Georgia State Department of Health Services.
• Two years of experience, including training in radiologic techniques and methods, under an accredited medical radiologist. (Successful completion of the work required for a graduate nurse may be substituted for one year of this required experience and training.) or
• Successful completion of a two-year training program in radiologic technology approved by the Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of the American Medical Association, in collaboration with the American College of Radiology.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Life Insurance
• PTO
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• And more!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.