Radiologic Technologist

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Work Shift

Job Summary

• Wellstar Cobb in Austell, Georgia is seeking a Weekend Registered Radiology Technologist.
• This position will work Saturday and Sunday from 7:00am - 7:30pm, and Monday from 6:30am - 3:00pm.
• This position will receive specialty differential for working in radiology.
• This position will receive evening and weekend shift differentials.
• The Registered Radiology Technologist must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs.
• Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative.
• Assists with providing safe, age-appropriate care by performing all exams according to department procedures.
• Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.
• Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative.
• Able to independently perform job functions.
• Sets up equipment to provide imaging services and positions patient for the procedure.
• Position is eligible for Sign On Bonus and Relocation.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Equipment

• Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique to ensure the lowest possible radiation dose while maintaining image quality.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider for timely correction.
• Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment following infection control policy and department schedule.
• Ability to operate all aspects of the system.
• Ability to operate all radiographic equipment safely and competently; ensures equipment is not abused and remains in good working order.

Patient Care

• Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.
• Follows established procedures for administering contrast medias when applicable.
• Ensures proper patient identification and correct use of right/left markers.
• Reviews radiographic images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.
• Responds to emergency situations and maintains crash cart and life support equipment when applicable.
• Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed when applicable.
• Observes patient condition and evaluates when physician intervention is necessary.
• Verifies two unique patient identifiers and correct clinical order per policy.
• Ensures patient privacy and comfort.
• Demonstrates competence in selecting and applying appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on patient age.
• Organizes schedule, time and priorities to meet required activity timelines.
• Uses critical thinking skills.
• Asks clarifying questions.
• Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.
• Understands, demonstrates and documents preprocedural verification and Time Out when applicable.
• Demonstrates and understands pre- and post-procedural care.
• Preps the patient for the procedure.
• Demonstrates and understands sterile technique when applicable.
• Maintains competency with venipuncture when applicable.

Education and Communication

• Uses AIDET to clearly explain procedures and reduce anxiety.
• Ensures patient questions, concerns or contraindications are addressed; notifies physician when unresolved.
• Participates in orientation and training of departmental employees.
• Provides preparatory instruction and explanation of procedures to patients.
• Documentation is concise, legible and precise.
• Reads email each scheduled workday and follows through with assignments.
• Completes mandatory departmental and hospital-wide education without prompting.

Quality Control

• Consistently produces high-quality images with appropriate collimation, shielding, technique selection, penetration and positioning.
• Ensures equipment is fully operational by checking calibration and operational status prior to each use.
• Sends all studies to PACS and prints CDs as necessary.
• Ensures all exams are complete in RIS: oriented, marked, labeled and documented accurately.
• Prints and scans teleradiography studies when applicable.
• Checks for prior exams, ensures they are loaded and appropriately labeled before sending to PACS.

Operations

• Restocks linens and supplies; maintains Diagnostic Imaging Services in a clean and orderly condition.
• Transports patients, positions them and assists them on and off procedure table.
• Performs patient charging activities on the day services are rendered.
• Applies shielding, supportive and immobilization devices and equipment.
• Willingly provides knowledge and assistance when requested and when time allows.
• Performs clerical and support duties when needed to maintain continuity and quality of services.
• Keeps supervisor informed and promptly reports potential problems.
• Maintains individual productivity equal to coworkers.
• Meets Joint Commission and regulatory agency standards.
• Transfers and retrieves images in the PACS system.
• Takes call when necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Education

• Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Radiologic Technology - Required

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

(All required upon hire unless otherwise stated)

• ARRT Radiography
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association

Required Minimum Experience

• Entry-level position - Required

Required Minimum Skills

• No additional minimum skills provided in the job listing.

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