Radiology Tech

St. Francis-Emory Healthcare; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Francis–Emory Healthcare in Columbus, GA seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging and ensure high-quality images with patient safety in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities include positioning patients, selecting exposure factors, adhering to radiation safety, and collaborating with physicians and nurses to deliver excellent care.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an accredited medical radiography program.
• ARRT certification required on hire.
• BCLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Review patient history and orders.
• Educate patient about procedures and exams.
• Prepare and administer contrast/media as ordered.
• Monitor patient condition and respond to changes.
• Prepare equipment and supplies for imaging.
• Select exposure factors and imaging parameters.
• Follow safety standards and perform QC on equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions as needed.
• Position patient and perform imaging procedures.
• Document and report scan results.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgement

Work with minimal supervision

Education

Postsecondary radiography program graduate

Job description

Join St. Francis–Emory Healthcare, a 376-bed community-connected hospital in Columbus, GA, that blends cutting-edge care with hometown purpose. As part of the ScionHealth network, St. Francis has been recognized and awarded multiple high-performing honors by U.S. News & World Report, and received multiple disease-specific certifications from the Joint Commission, and was a rated Top Large Hospital in Georgia. St. Francis also delivers advanced heart, orthopedic, and women’s care services. At St. Francis, you will experience a culture of excellence where your work directly shapes the health of our community.

Job Summary

The Radiologic Technologist performs diagnostic imaging procedures to support accurate and timely patient diagnosis and treatment. This role is responsible for safely positioning patients, selecting appropriate technical factors, and producing high-quality images in accordance with physician orders, established protocols, and regulatory standards. The Radiologic Technologist applies professional judgment to ensure image quality, patient safety, and comfort, while adhering to radiation safety principles and quality control requirements. The position works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other clinical staff to deliver high-quality patient care in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Essential Functions

• Reviews patient history and physician’s orders
• Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient’s understanding and cooperation
• When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice
• Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate
• Prepares equipment and supplies
• Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters
• Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment
• Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or report equipment malfunctions as necessary
• Positions patient and performs imaging procedures
• Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results
• Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure
• Enters, transmits and reports scan results
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action

Qualifications

Education

• Postsecondary (Cert/Diploma/Program Grad) graduate of an accredited program of medical radiography (required)

Licenses/Certifications

• Licensed Radiologic Technologist in the state of practice Upon Hire (required)
• ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Upon Hire (required)

Experience

• 1+ years radiologic tech experience (preferred)
• BCLS required