Overview
Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking a Radiologic Technologist RT for the Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) Urgent Care. This is a full-time, 12-hour shift (Morning-Evening) position. The role involves performing radiographic procedures, ensuring film quality and proper positioning, and supporting the clinical team in imaging services.
Responsibilities
* Follows good radiation safety practices; coning, shielding, quarterly dosimeter monitoring, according to state and federal guidelines.
* Positions patients, provides immobilization devices, and selects proper technical factors to obtain quality imaging. Explains x-ray exam/procedure to patients and answers questions. Uses radiopaque anatomical side markers with technologist identifier on every image performed.
* Operates radiographic equipment, including radiographic CR (computed Radiography), DR (Digital Radiography), and PACS (Picture Archive Communication System).
* Ensures imaging equipment is in good working condition; reports malfunctions and maintenance needs. Practices downtime procedures and maintains shields, display monitors, tube, detector, and calibration for all.
* Reviews patient orders and completes exam/procedure in EMR and PACS for successful dictation.
* Provides patient imaging on a CD when requested and imports CDs into PACS when needed.
* Serves as a liaison between Ordering Providers and Radiologists; assists Providers with radiology-related questions.
* Orders x-ray supplies and maintains PPE by performing bi-annual lead apron checks.
* Complies with network drills, CPR requirements, license renewal, CEUs, and other system requirements.
* Serves as a preceptor to radiology students and new radiology staff members.
* Recognizes and notifies appropriate personnel of adverse events or incidents (e.g., falls, vasovagal events, wrong patient imaged, wrong laterality).
* Complies with annual skills competencies.
Qualifications
* Licensure or other certifications: Graduate of accredited ARRT program. Current BLS certification required, or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
* Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED
* Minimum Experience: none specified
* Other: —
Preferred Qualifications
* Preferred Licensure or other certifications: —
* Preferred Educational Requirements: —
* Preferred Experience: Minimum of two (2) years.
* Other: —
Job Specific And Unique Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
* Ability to perform quality radiographic procedures
* Ability to work independently and effectively with others
* Basic computer skills
Essential Tasks And Responsibilities
* Follow radiation safety practices; coning, shielding, dosimeter monitoring per guidelines.
* Position patients, provide immobilization devices, and select appropriate technical factors to obtain quality images. Explain procedures to patients. Use proper markers on images.
* Operate imaging equipment (CR/DR) and PACS systems.
* Ensure equipment is in good condition; report malfunctions and perform necessary maintenance. Maintain downtime procedures and calibration checks.
* Review orders and complete exams in EMR/PACS for dictation.
* Provide imaging on CD when requested and import CDs into PACS as needed.
* Serve as liaison between providers and radiologists; assist with radiology-related questions.
* Order supplies and maintain PPE through lead apron checks.
* Comply with drills, CPR, license renewal, CEUs, and system requirements.
* Precept radiology students and new staff.
* Recognize and notify personnel of adverse events or incidents.
* Comply with annual skills competencies.
Physical Demands
* Weight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, occasionally 0-30% of time
* Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, occasionally 0-30% of time
* Vision: Moderate, occasionally 0-30% of time
* Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65%
* Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65%
* Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally 0-30%
* Intensity of Work: Occasionally 0-30%
* Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding
EEO Statement
Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification.
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