Radiologic Technologist - RT - NGPG - Resource Pool - PRN

nghs; Oakwood (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform radiographic procedures in a timely manner and review films for quality and positioning.

This role requires ARRT program graduation and a High School Diploma or GED, with BLS within 30 days of hire; preferred minimum of two years of experience. The tech will operate CR/DR systems, work with PACS/EMR, and support imaging quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited ARRT Program; BLS certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• High School Diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• Follows good radiation safety practices; i.e. coning, shielding, quarterly dosimeter monitoring, according to state and federal guidelines.
• Positions patients, provides immobilization devices and selects proper technical factors on patients to obtain quality imaging.
• Explains x-ray exam/procedure to patients and answers questions; uses radiopaque markers with technologist identifier on every image.
• Operates radiographic CR/DR equipment and PACS.
• Ensures imaging equipment is in good working condition and reports malfunctions; performs maintenance and downtime procedures.
• Reviews patient orders and completes exam in EMR and PACS for dictation.
• Provides patient imaging on a CD when requested; imports CDs into PACS.
• Liaises between Ordering Providers and Radiologists; assists with Radiology questions.
• Orders x-ray supplies and maintains PPE; performs lead apron checks.
• Complies with CPR, license renewal, CEUs and other requirements; may precept students.
• Recognizes adverse events and notifies appropriate personnel; adheres to annual skills competencies.

Skills

Radiology procedures

Patient positioning

Independent work

Basic computer skills

Communication with patients

Education

ARRT program graduate

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CR/DR radiography equipment

PACS

EMR system

Job description

Job Category:

Allied Health

Work Shift/Schedule:

8 Hr Morning - Afternoon

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role:

Job Summary

Responsible for performing radiographic procedures in a timely manner. Reviews all films for technical quality and positioning.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications: Graduate of accredited ARRT Program. Current BLS certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum Experience:
• Other:

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications:
• Preferred Educational Requirements:
• Preferred Experience: Minimum of two (2) years.
• Other:

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to perform quality radiographic procedures
• Ability to work independently and effectively with others
• Basic computer skills

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Follows good radiation safety practices; i.e. coning, shielding, quarterly dosimeter monitoring, according to state and federal guidelines.
• Positions patients, provides immobilizations devices and selects proper technical factors on patients to obtain quality imaging. Explains x-ray exam/procedure to patients and answers any questions. Uses radiopaque anatomical side markers with technologist identifier on every image performed.
• Operates highly specialized equipment, including radiographic CR (computed Radiography), DR (Digital Radiography), and PACS (Picture Archive Communication System).
• Ensures that imaging equipment is in good working condition and reports equipment malfunctions and maintenance such as calibrations, care, and cleaning. Know and practice downtime procedures. This includes maintenance and testing of shields, display monitors, tube, detector and calibration for all.
• Reviews patient orders and completes exam/procedure in EMR and PACS system for successful dictation.
• Provides patient imaging on a CD when requested; ensuring necessary paperwork is completed. Imports CDs into the PACS system when requested.
• Serves as a liaison between Ordering Providers and Radiologists and assists Providers with Radiology related questions.
• Orders x-ray supplies and maintains PPE by performing bi-annual lead apron checks.
• Complies with network drills, CPR requirements, license renewal, CEUs and other network or health system requirements.
• Serves as preceptor to radiology students and new radiology staff members.
• Recognize and notify appropriate personnel of adverse events or incidents (i.e. falls, vasovagal, wrong patient imaged, wrong laterality, etc.)
• Complies will annual skills competencies.

Physical Demands

• Weight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time
• Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time
• Vision: Moderate, Occasionally 0-30% of time
• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65%
• Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65%
• Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally 0-30%
• Intensity of Work: Occasionally 0-30%
• Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding

Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.

NGHS: Opportunities start here.

Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.