Radiologic Technologist RT - Northeast Georgia Physicians Group NGPG - Orthopedics - FT Days

20 Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc.; Georgia; Sur place; USD 55 000 - 82 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Northeast Georgia Health System seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform radiographic procedures efficiently, ensuring high image quality and patient safety. The role includes patient positioning, explaining procedures, and operating CR/DR equipment with PACS for image management.

The position requires ARRT accreditation, a high school diploma or GED, and current BLS certification (or within 30 days of hire).

Qualifications

• Graduation from an ARRT-accredited program.
• Current BLS certification or obtain within 30 days of hire.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsabilités

• Perform radiographic procedures in a timely manner.
• Review films for technical quality and positioning.
• Explain x-ray exam to patients and answer questions.
• Operate radiographic equipment (CR/DR) and PACS.
• Ensure equipment is maintained and report malfunctions.
• Serve as a liaison between providers and radiologists.
• Assist with radiology student precepting.
• Adhere to radiation safety practices and dosimeter monitoring.

Connaissances

Radiography

PACS

Radiation safety

Patient positioning

Team collaboration

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

ARRT certification

BLS certification

Outils

CR (Computed Radiography)

DR (Digital Radiography)

PACS software

Description du poste

Job Category: Allied Health Work Shift/Schedule: 8 Hr Morning - Afternoon

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.

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.