X-Ray Technologist (32 hrs) - Rotational On-Call

Shepherd Center; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Shepherd Center in Atlanta, GA is seeking a X-Ray Technologist to deliver quality imaging services to geriatrics, adults, and adolescents, supporting the imaging department's clinical operations. In this full-time on-site role, you will schedule exams, verify orders, review EMR safety, prepare patients, perform exams, and deliver images to PACS for Radiologist review.

ARRT registration and current BLS are required (BLS preferred); one year of experience is preferred; the position includes

Qualifications

• Associate degree in radiologic science or hospital-based radiology education program.
• ARRT registry.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedules patients and prioritizes exams based on clinical need.
• Reviews and verifies orders before beginning exams.
• Reviews the patient EMR for safety concerns that could alter the quality of the exam or affect patient care.
• Prepares patient and room for exams: explains procedure, transfers patient using proper lifting and transfer techniques, positions patient and assists patient as needed during the exam.
• Performs clinical evaluation of all patients and performs exams specifically as stated in the physician order.
• Observes patient and equipment during procedures and reports any unusual occurrences in relation to patient condition to the Imaging Supervisor.
• Delivers all images to PACS and the Radiologist and ensures receipt of exam dictation.
• Completes all daily tasks for optimal departmental operation.
• Reports departmental concerns to the Imaging Manager.
• Attends department staff meetings during scheduled hours.
• Assists with inventory of supplies.
• Maintains all center wide requirements such as annual employee health requirements, ARW’s and competencies.

Skills

Active Listening

Excellent Communication

Customer Service

Independent Work

Prioritize and problem solve

Time Management

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Associate degree in Radiologic Science

ARRT Registry

BLS Certification

Job description

Shepherd Center in Atlanta, GA is seeking a X-Ray Technologist to deliver quality imaging services to geriatrics, adults, and adolescents, supporting the imaging department's clinical operations. In this full-time on-site role, you will schedule exams, verify orders, review EMR safety, prepare patients, perform exams, and deliver images to PACS for Radiologist review.

ARRT registration and current BLS are required (BLS preferred); one year of experience is preferred; the position includes