Radiologic Technologist (PRN)

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a PRN Radiologic Technologist in the Radiology department. You will operate imaging equipment, ensure safe patient care, and support radiologists with exams and documentation.

The role requires ARRT credential in Radiography and an Associate’s degree, with a focus on pediatric imaging. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential to provide high-quality care in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills.
• Interpersonal and patient management abilities.
• Strong collaboration with radiologists and staff.

Responsibilities

• Operates modality specific imaging equipment and manages image processing, transmission, and EMR updates.
• Provides patient history to radiologists and obtains informed consent.
• Assists radiologists with contrast media administration and safety procedures.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurses, and staff to ensure safe patient outcomes.
• Participates in quality improvement and accreditation initiatives (ACR).
• Maintains high-quality images and verifies technical quality before interpretation.

Skills

Good communication

Interpersonal skills

Patient management

Education

Associate's degree

ARRT credential in Radiography

Job description

Work Shift

Variable

Work Day(s)

Variable

Shift Start Time

Variable

Shift End Time

Variable

Worker Sub-Type

PRN

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

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