IR Technologist (full-time)

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in pediatric healthcare is seeking a dedicated Radiologic Technologist to join their team. This role involves performing diagnostic imaging procedures and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the highest standards of patient care. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in radiology, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to making a difference in children's health. Join a mission-driven organization that prioritizes both patient care and employee wellbeing, and take the next step in your career with a role that truly matters.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an ARRT approved educational program.
• Experience in diagnostic radiology or interventional radiology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates imaging equipment and updates electronic medical records.
• Collaborates with medical staff to ensure patient safety during procedures.

Skills

Good communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Patient management skills

Education

ARRT approved educational program

Tools

Radiologic imaging equipment

Electronic medical records systems

Job description

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Work Shift

Day

Work Day(s)

Variable

Shift Start Time

Variable

Shift End Time

Variable

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.

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.

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Primary Location Address

1001 Johnson Ferry Rd

Job Family

Radiology