Radiology Technologist PRN

Atrium Health; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a radiologic technologist to join their radiology department in Macon, Georgia. This role involves performing radiographic imaging procedures, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining regulatory compliance. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED, along with graduation from an accredited school of radiologic technology and ARRT certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a JRCERT approved School of Radiologic Technology.
• ARRT Registered or Registry eligible through ARRT.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties associated with acquisition, processing, and archiving of radiographic images.
• Communicate with patients regarding procedures and obtain clinical history.
• Assist and consult with Radiologists, maintaining accurate records in accordance with regulations.

Skills

Patient Care

Radiation Protection

Communication

Technical Competency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

JRCERT approved School of Radiologic Technology

ARRT Registered or Registry eligible

Job description

Overview

What You Will Do:

Under indirect supervision, performs all duties associated with acquisition, processing, submission for interpretation, and archiving of radiographic images. Responsible for the care of the patient while in the radiology department.

• Demonstrates competency in positioning of all radiological procedures as prescribed by departmental policy.
• Communicates with patients to explain procedures, obtain clinical history, confirm acknowledgment of patients ' understanding and address any questions or concerns.
• Positions patients and selects exposure factors for various radiologic examinations and provides patient with radiation protection and safety in accordance with prescribed methods.
• Reviews all diagnostic imaging requests for appropriateness based on clinical information provided. All questionable orders are communicated to the radiologists for final approval.
• Takes verbal orders from providers as needed and enters appropriately in RIS system.
• Prepares and maintains records in accordance with various regulatory agencies and enters patient and study information into the radiology information system, and documents billing codes of procedures performed to ensure accurate patient charges.
• Assists, communicates, and consults with the Radiologists. Works independently outside the department with providers.
• Observes patient during radiologic exam for change in status and makes appropriate intervention or contacts primary care givers for instruction.
• Provides guidance, direction and mentoring for other personnel that maybe assigned to the area in which they are working including student radiographers Identifies and corrects problems as appropriate with all critical occurrences reported to the next level of authority.
• Utilizes supplies and equipment in a cost efficient manner.
• Maintains all required continuing education and applicable certifications for modality

What You Will Need:

• Must be a High School or GED Diploma Graduate. Graduate of a JRCERT approved School of Radiologic Technology.
• ARRT Registered or Registry eligible through the ARRT.
• ARRT required in accordance with Work Instruction EMP 8