Radiology Technologist I - PRN

Atrium Health; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform and assist with radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures in a fast-paced clinical setting.

You will document patient history on requisitions and ensure correct patient identification before procedures. The role also involves preparing and administering contrast media, consulting with radiologists, operating imaging equipment, and maintaining accurate records in accordance with departmental standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ARRT-recognized radiologic technology program.
• Ability to perform radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures.
• Certified or registry-eligible with BLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs radiographic procedures and assists with fluoroscopy.
• Documents patient history on requisitions submitted by physicians.
• Verifies patient identity prior to procedures.
• Prepares and administers contrast media as required.
• Consults with radiologists and other physicians as needed.
• Operates imaging equipment and positions patients accurately.
• Maintains records in line with department standards.

Skills

Radiographic procedures

Fluoroscopy

Contrast administration

Patient identification

Education

Graduate of ARRT-recognized Radiologic Technology program

Tools

Imaging equipment operation

Job description

• Performs and assists with radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures.
• Documents patient history pertaining to specific procedure on requisition submitted by physician.
• Confirms patient identification by verbal confirmation and validating proof of identity.
• Prepares and administers contrast media as required.
• Consults with radiologist and other physicians as necessary.
• Selects and operates equipment as dictated by demands of individual procedure and demonstrates correct and adequate anatomic positioning skills.
• Maintains appropriate records as required by departmental standards.

Major Responsibilities

• Performs and assists with radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures.
• Documents patient history pertaining to specific procedure on requisition submitted by physician.
• Confirms patient identification by verbal confirmation and validating proof of identity.
• Prepares and administers contrast media as required.
• Consults with radiologist and other physicians as necessary.
• Selects and operates equipment as dictated by demands of individual procedure and demonstrates correct and adequate anatomic positioning skills.
• Maintains appropriate records as required by departmental standards.

Education

Graduate of an institution accredited by an agency that ARRT recognizes in Radiologic Technology.

Certification / License

Must be registry eligible with registry completion within 1 year of hire date. BLS required.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and demonstrates the skills and competency appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

Requires strenuous physical effort while assisting patients from wheelchairs and stretchers. Handles equipment and monitoring supplies. Must have good oral and written communication skills to interact with patients and hospital staff. May be required to frequently stretch, bend, twist, squat or kneel in operating radiographic equipment. Must be able to use hands for power gripping, speed work and precision during manipulation of radiographic equipment and in the case of injured and diseased patients. Vision and hearing for distances of up to 10 feet is necessary. May be exposed to various physical conditions throughout the workday such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs, and being near moving equipment. Able to adapt to changes in temperature and humidity.

DISCLAIMER

All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.