Part-Time Outpatient Radiologic Technologist

Radiologic Technologist

SHIFT: 10 AM-2 PM / 20 HOURS / PART-TIME

LOCATION: EMORY AT KENNESAW

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• Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
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• Family-focused benefits
• Wellness incentives
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• And more!

Our Radiologic Technology team is leading the way in shaping the future of health care. We unite to improve lives through innovation, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to achieving unparalleled excellence in patient care.

All levels of experience and education will be considered for this posting.

Description

• Operates radiologic equipment to produce radiographs (x-rays) of the body for diagnostic purposes.
• Performs routine, portable, operating room or flouoroscope exams.
• Performs complex radiographic procedures and provides guidance to lower level Radiologic Technologists and students.
• Positions patient, adjusts equipment to produce high quality x-rays, and explains various procedures to the patient.
• Takes precautions to minimize staff and patient exposure to radiation.
• Assists in training radiology staff and students.
• Assists in radiology quality assurance and quality improvement activities.
• Effectively communicates with patients, family and other health care team members.
• Keeps patient and families abreast of patient's progress.
• Explains procedures to patients/families to reduce their anxiety and to obtain patient cooperation.
• Assists with patient/family education.
• Assumes and provides patient care for radiologic procedures.
• Anticipates potential patient crisis by continually evaluating patient during radiologic procedures.
• Sets up procedure rooms including equipment and supplies.
• Assists with and performs multiple radiologic procedures in appropriate timeframe.
• Ensures that patients have been prepared for procedures.
• Performs routine, portable, operating room, and fluoroscopic procedures to produce radiologic images.
• Completes all aspects of patient care documentation following the established charting procedures.
• Completes procedures in Radiology Information System to ensure billing of exams/procedure.
• Participates in performance improvement data collection.
• Follows all safety requirements of the hospital and department.
• Practices radiation protection techniques using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding skills and knowledge of applicable exposure factors to minimize radiation to patients and staff.
• Uses personal protective equipment as required.
• May participate on safety committee.
• Properly operates, mobilizes and positions equipment.
• Sets exposure factors and uses appropriate techniques and protocols.
• Responsible for safe operation of radiologic equipment.
• Cleans equipment and stocks procedure rooms.
• Troubleshoots equipment problems and advises supervisor of equipment malfunctions.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare's Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.