Radiologic Technologist- Full Time (Monday-Thursday 7a-3:30p)

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a Radiology Technologist for day shifts. You will perform modality-specific imaging, ensure safe patient care, and collaborate with radiologists and nurses to achieve high-quality images.

Strong communication and patient management skills are essential for success in a fast-paced pediatric environment. Eligible candidates should have ARRT Radiography credentials, an associate’s degree, and BLS certification within 30 days of employment.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or ARRT-required education completion.
• ARRT Radiography credential (R) required or pending.
• BLS certification within 30 days of employment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates radiology equipment and processes images for patient care.
• Updates electronic medical records with exam data and scheduling actions.
• Provides patient history to radiologists and obtains informed consent.
• Assists radiologists with contrast media administration as needed.
• Maintains patient safety and adherence to department protocols.

Skills

Good communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Patient management skills

Education

Associate's degree

ARRT Radiography credential (R)

BLS certification within 30 days

Job description

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.

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.

Work Shift

Day

Work Day(s)

Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Shift Start Time

7:00 AM

Shift End Time

3:30 PM

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Sign-On Bonus 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

2220 North Druid Hills Road

Job Family

Radiology