Procedure Tech/Radiation Tech (PRN)

Centurion Spine and Pain Centers; Brunswick (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Brunswick, Georgia is seeking a Procedure Tech/Radiation Tech (PRN) to operate radiologic equipment for procedure guidance, assist in maintaining safety standards, and support quality assurance initiatives. The ideal candidate will be responsible for minimizing radiation exposure and effectively communicating with patients and the healthcare team. This position requires a proactive attitude toward safety and the ability to handle equipment efficiently. Benefits may include training and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of radiologic equipment operation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare team members.
• Familiarity with safety requirements for handling radiologic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate radiologic equipment for procedure guidance.
• Minimize staff and patient exposure to radiation.
• Assist in quality assurance and improvement activities.
• Communicates effectively with patients, family, and healthcare team members.
• Sets up procedure rooms including equipment and supplies.
• Participates in performance improvement data collection.
• Follows safety requirements of the facility under Governing Board direction.
• Applies radiation protection techniques and patient shielding as needed.
• Uses PPE including lead aprons as required.
• Operates, mobilizes, and positions equipment safely.
• Sets up and uses appropriate techniques and protocols as indicated.
• Responsible for safe operation of radiologic equipment.
• Cleans equipment and stocks procedure rooms as needed.
• Troubleshoots equipment problems and informs supervisor of malfunctions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Procedure Tech/Radiation Tech (PRN)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates radiologic equipment to produce images for procedure guidance under the supervision of the physician.
• Takes precautions to minimize staff and patient exposure to radiation.
• Assists in radiology quality assurance and quality improvement activities.
• Effectively communicates with patients, family, and other healthcare team members.
• Sets up procedure rooms including equipment and supplies.
• Participates in performance improvement data collection.
• Follows all safety requirements of the facility per policy under the direction of the Governing Board.
• Practices radiation protection techniques using restrictive devices, patient shielding skills, and knowledge of applicable exposure factors to minimize radiation to patients and staff.
• Uses personal protective equipment including lead aprons as required.
• Properly operates, mobilizes, and positions equipment.
• Sets up and uses appropriate techniques and protocols as indicated.
• Responsible for the safe operation of radiologic equipment.
• Cleans equipment and stocks procedure rooms as needed.
• Troubleshoots equipment problems and advises supervisor of equipment malfunctions.
• Other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Factors affecting environmental conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include but are not limited to:

• Biohazardous waste.
• Blood-borne pathogens.
• Communicable diseases.
• Electrical shock.
• Hot/cold temperatures.
• Latex.
• Patient care/handling injuries.
• Radiation.