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Radiology Technologist (OR Dept. | Mon-Fri 8a-430p)
Atrium Health • MACON, GA 31297 • Posted 1 day ago
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The Radiology Technologist at Atrium Health is responsible for performing all duties associated with the acquisition, processing, submission for interpretation, and archiving of radiographic images. This role involves patient care in the radiology department, including positioning for procedures, explaining procedures to patients, providing radiation protection and safety, and ensuring accurate patient charges through proper documentation. The technologist works under indirect supervision and collaborates with radiologists and providers to ensure optimal patient care.
Responsibilities
- Performs all duties associated with acquisition, processing, submission for interpretation, and archiving of radiographic images.
- Cares for patients in the radiology department.
- Demonstrates competency in positioning of all radiological procedures as prescribed by departmental policy.
- Communicates with patients to explain procedures, obtain clinical history, confirm acknowledgment of patients' understanding and address any questions or concerns.
- Positions patients and selects exposure factors for various radiologic examinations and provides patient with radiation protection and safety.
- Reviews all diagnostic imaging requests for appropriateness based on clinical information provided.
- Takes verbal orders from providers as needed and enters appropriately in RIS system.
- Prepares and maintains records in accordance with various regulatory agencies and enters patient and study information into the radiology information system.
- Assists, communicates, and consults with the Radiologists and works independently outside the department with providers.
- Observes patient during radiologic exam for change in status and makes appropriate intervention or contacts primary care givers for instruction.
- Provides guidance, direction and mentoring for other personnel in the area including student radiographers.
- Identifies and corrects problems as appropriate with all critical occurrences reported to the next level of authority.
- Utilizes supplies and equipment in a cost efficient manner.
- Maintains all required continuing education and applicable certifications for modality.
Qualifications
Required
- High School or GED Diploma Graduate.
- Graduate of a JRCERT approved School of Radiologic Technology.
- ARRT Registered or Registry eligible through the ARRT.
- ARRT required in accordance with Work Instruction EMP 8or MRI.
About Atrium Health
Atrium Health operates in the healthcare industry, providing a wide range of world-class medical services across multiple specialties. They prioritize patient care, privacy, diversity, and inclusion while offering financial assistance and maintaining high standards of excellence. Atrium Health is dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare services to patients, visitors, providers, and employees across several states.
Full Job Description
Overview
This position is sign-on bonus eligible
What You Will Do
Under indirect supervision, performs all duties associated with acquisition, processing, submission for interpretation, and archiving of radiographic images. Responsible for the care of the patient while in the radiology department.
- Demonstrates competency in positioning of all radiological procedures as prescribed by departmental policy.
- Communicates with patients to explain procedures, obtain clinical history, confirm acknowledgment of patients' understanding and address any questions or concerns.
- Positions patients and selects exposure factors for various radiologic examinations and provides patient with radiation protection and safety in accordance with prescribed methods.
- Reviews all diagnostic imaging requests for appropriateness based on clinical information provided. All questionable orders are communicated to the radiologists for final approval.
- Takes verbal orders from providers as needed and enters appropriately in RIS system.
- Prepares and maintains records in accordance with various regulatory agencies and enters patient and study information into the radiology information system, and documents billing codes of procedures performed to ensure accurate patient charges.
- Assists, communicates, and consults with the Radiologists. Works independently outside the department with providers.
- Observes patient during radiologic exam for change in status and makes appropriate intervention or contacts primary care givers for instruction.
- Provides guidance, direction and mentoring for other personnel that maybe assigned to the area in which they are working including student radiographers Identifies and corrects problems as appropriate with all critical occurrences reported to the next level of authority.
- Utilizes supplies and equipment in a cost efficient manner.
- Maintains all required continuing education and applicable certifications for modality
What You Will Need
- Must be a High School or GED Diploma Graduate. Graduate of a JRCERT approved School of Radiologic Technology.
- ARRT Registered or Registry eligible through the ARRT.
- ARRT required in accordance with Work Instruction EMP 8or MRI
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