Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc.
Radiologic Technologist (Sun, Mon, Thurs 7a-7:30p)
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Radiologic Technologist (Sun, Mon, Thurs 7a-7:30p)
Shift: Weekend (Sunday, Monday, Thursday) 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM. Regular, full‑time position at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
Location: 2220 North Druid Hills Road, Atlanta, GA.
Performs diagnostic and/or therapeutic quality imaging procedures for the patient care population and participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team. Promotes a safe environment at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
Job Responsibilities
Operates modality specific technical equipment related to patient care imaging, image processing, image transmission, image archiving, and computerized electronic medical records. Updates the electronic medical records through: Order Entry, Exam Scheduling, Exam Check‑in, Begin and End Exams, Exam Verification, Exam Merging, and Image Rejection. Ensures accuracy of billing for radiology procedures.
Provides radiologists and physicians with patient history relative to exam being performed and obtaining informed consent.
Assists radiologists, as required, in the administration of contrast media and/or radioisotopes during exams.
Collaborates with physicians, nurses, sedation/anesthesia personnel, and all staff members to ensure a safe outcome for the patient.
Participates in the department and modality specific quality improvement initiatives, including ACR accreditation.
Consistently demonstrates proficiency in performing radiologic examinations using appropriate standardized protocols to produce the highest quality images, evaluating images for technical quality prior to sending to picture archiving and communication system for interpretation by radiologists.
Demonstrates competencies that incorporate age‑specific guidelines, including N = Neonate (less than 30 days), I = Infant (30 days to 1 year), EC = Early Childhood (1‑5 years), LC = Late Childhood (5‑13 years), A = Adolescent (13‑17 years), AD = Adult, and ALL = all ages. Includes family/caregiver in patient care and provides effective education appropriate for the learning needs of patient and family.
Uses critical thinking principles in making decisions which lead to desired outcomes, while participating in the achievement of organizational and department goals by following hospital and departmental policies.
Continually demonstrates service excellence behaviors.
Attends and/or completes all system and department educational requirements, which include mandatory CBTs and annual competencies.
Education and Certification
Successful completion of an American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) approved educational program.
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists credential in Radiography (R).
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment.
Qualifications
No minimum experience required.
Associate’s degree.
Experience in pediatrics.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Good communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and patient management skills.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.
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Location: 2220 North Druid Hills Road, Atlanta, GA.
Performs diagnostic and/or therapeutic quality imaging procedures for the patient care population and participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team. Promotes a safe environment at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
Job Responsibilities
Operates modality specific technical equipment related to patient care imaging, image processing, image transmission, image archiving, and computerized electronic medical records. Updates the electronic medical records through: Order Entry, Exam Scheduling, Exam Check‑in, Begin and End Exams, Exam Verification, Exam Merging, and Image Rejection. Ensures accuracy of billing for radiology procedures.
Provides radiologists and physicians with patient history relative to exam being performed and obtaining informed consent.
Assists radiologists, as required, in the administration of contrast media and/or radioisotopes during exams.
Collaborates with physicians, nurses, sedation/anesthesia personnel, and all staff members to ensure a safe outcome for the patient.
Participates in the department and modality specific quality improvement initiatives, including ACR accreditation.
Consistently demonstrates proficiency in performing radiologic examinations using appropriate standardized protocols to produce the highest quality images, evaluating images for technical quality prior to sending to picture archiving and communication system for interpretation by radiologists.
Demonstrates competencies that incorporate age‑specific guidelines, including N = Neonate (less than 30 days), I = Infant (30 days to 1 year), EC = Early Childhood (1‑5 years), LC = Late Childhood (5‑13 years), A = Adolescent (13‑17 years), AD = Adult, and ALL = all ages. Includes family/caregiver in patient care and provides effective education appropriate for the learning needs of patient and family.
Uses critical thinking principles in making decisions which lead to desired outcomes, while participating in the achievement of organizational and department goals by following hospital and departmental policies.
Continually demonstrates service excellence behaviors.
Attends and/or completes all system and department educational requirements, which include mandatory CBTs and annual competencies.
Education and Certification
Successful completion of an American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) approved educational program.
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists credential in Radiography (R).
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment.
Qualifications
No minimum experience required.
Associate’s degree.
Experience in pediatrics.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Good communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and patient management skills.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.
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