Radiologic Technologist - Marietta - Wellstar Health System

Description

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Work Shift
Day (United States of America)

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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