Radiologic Technologist - FT Atrium Health Navicent (OR/Portables)

Atrium Health; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health in Macon, GA is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform and assist with radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures, ensuring patient safety and high-quality imaging.

The role requires documenting patient history, verifying identity, preparing contrast media, and collaborating with radiologists. You will operate imaging equipment and maintain accurate records.

Qualifications

• Graduation from ARRT-recognized Radiologic Technology program.
• Registry eligibility with registry completion within 1 year of hire date.
• BLS certification required.
• Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development for the patient population served.

Responsibilities

• Perform and assist with radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures.
• Document patient history on requisition submitted by physician.
• Confirm patient identification by verbal confirmation and validating proof of identity.
• Prepare and administer contrast media as required.
• Consult with radiologist and other physicians as necessary.
• Operate equipment and demonstrate correct anatomic positioning skills.
• Maintain records as required by departmental standards.

Skills

Radiographic procedures

Fluoroscopic procedures

Contrast media administration

Equipment operation

Anatomic positioning

Documentation

Communication skills

Education

ARRT Radiologic Technology program

Job description

• Performs and assists with radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures.
• Documents patient history pertaining to specific procedure on requisition submitted by physician.
• Confirms patient identification by verbal confirmation and validating proof of identity.
• Prepares and administers contrast media as required.
• Consults with radiologist and other physicians as necessary.
• Selects and operates equipment as dictated by demands of individual procedure and demonstrates correct and adequate anatomic positioning skills.
• Maintains appropriate records as required by departmental standards.

Major Responsibilities

• Performs and assists with radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures.
• Documents patient history pertaining to specific procedure on requisition submitted by physician.
• Confirms patient identification by verbal confirmation and validating proof of identity.
• Prepares and administers contrast media as required.
• Consults with radiologist and other physicians as necessary.
• Selects and operates equipment as dictated by demands of individual procedure and demonstrates correct and adequate anatomic positioning skills.
• Maintains appropriate records as required by departmental standards.

Education

Graduate of an institution accredited by an agency that ARRT recognizes in Radiologic Technology.

Certification / License

Must be registry eligible with registry completion within 1 year of hire date. BLS required.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and demonstrates the skills and competency appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

Requires strenuous physical effort while assisting patients from wheelchairs and stretchers. Handles equipment and monitoring supplies. Must have good oral and written communication skills to interact with patients and hospital staff. May be required to frequently stretch, bend, twist, squat or kneel in operating radiographic equipment. Must be able to use hands for power gripping, speed work and precision during manipulation of radiographic equipment and in the case of injured and diseased patients. Vision and hearing for distances of up to 10 feet is necessary. May be exposed to various physical conditions throughout the workday such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs, and being near moving equipment. Able to adapt to changes in temperature and humidity.

DISCLAIMER

All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.