Radiologic Technologist RT - Northeast Georgia Physician Group NGPG - Urgent Care - FT Days

Northeast Georgia Health System; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform radiographic procedures with attention to technical quality and student/staff guidance in a hospital setting.

The role emphasizes safe radiography practice, patient communication, and collaboration with radiologists and providers to ensure accurate imaging and timely results. NGMC operates multiple campuses and values teamwork and safety.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited ARRT program.
• Current BLS certification or obtained within 30 days of hire.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of two years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Follow radiation safety practices per guidelines.
• Position patients and use immobilization devices to obtain quality images.
• Explain x-ray exams to patients and answer questions.
• Operate CR/DR equipment and PACS systems.
• Ensure imaging equipment is functioning and report malfunctions.
• Review orders and document exams in EMR and PACS.

Skills

Radiographic procedures

Independence

Basic computer skills

Education

ARRT Certification

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CR (Computed Radiography)

DR (Digital Radiography)

PACS

Job description

Job Category: Allied Health Work Shift/Schedule: 12 Hr Morning - Evening

About the Role:

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:

Preferred Job Qualifications

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.

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is a non‑profit on a mission of improving the health of our community in all we do. Our team cares for more than 1 million people across the region through five hospitals and a variety of outpatient locations. Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has campuses in Gainesville, Braselton, Winder, Dahlonega and Demorest – with a total of more than 850 beds and more than 1,200 medical staff members representing more than 60 specialties.

Learn more at www.nghs.com.