Radiologic Technologist (Fri, Sat, Sun 7a-7:30p)

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus + Weekend Incentive

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will operate modality-specific equipment, ensure safe patient care, and document procedures in the EMR.

No minimum experience required; ARRT credential and BLS within 30 days are preferred. An associate’s degree and pediatrics experience are valued. The position includes a weekend shift with a sign-on bonus and weekend incentive.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and patient management skills

Responsibilities

• Operates modality-specific imaging equipment and processes.
• Updates the electronic medical record through scheduling, check-in, exams, and billing.
• Provides patient history and informed consent to radiologists.
• Assists radiologists with contrast media administration as required.
• Collaborates with clinicians to ensure patient safety and care outcomes.
• Participates in department quality improvement initiatives and AC R accreditation.
• Adheres to age-specific guidelines and educates patient and family as needed.

Skills

Good communication

Interpersonal skills

Pediatrics experience

Education

Associate's degree

ARRT-approved program

Job description

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Work Shift

Weekend

Work Day(s)

Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Shift Start Time

7:00 AM

Shift End Time

7:30 PM

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 that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services. Promotes a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

Sign-On Bonus + Weekend Option incentive included

Experience

• No minimum experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree
• Experience in pediatrics

Education

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

Certification Summary

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists 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