Job Category:
Allied HealthWork Shift/Schedule:
9 Hour Morning - EveningNortheast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.
About the Role:Job SummaryResponsible for performing radiographic procedures in a timely manner. Reviews all films for technical quality and positioning.
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:
Other:
Preferred Licensure or other certifications:
Preferred Educational Requirements:
Preferred Experience: Minimum of two (2) years.
Other:
Ability to perform quality radiographic procedures
Ability to work independently and effectively with others
Basic computer skills
Follows good radiation safety practices; i.e. coning, shielding, quarterly dosimeter monitoring, according to state and federal guidelines.
Positions patients, provides immobilizations devices and selects proper technical factors on patients to obtain quality imaging. Explains x-ray exam/procedure to patients and answers any questions. Uses radiopaque anatomical side markers with technologist identifier on every image performed.
Operates highly specialized equipment, including radiographic CR (computed Radiography), DR (Digital Radiography), and PACS (Picture Archive Communication System).
Ensures that imaging equipment is in good working condition and reports equipment malfunctions and maintenance such as calibrations, care, and cleaning. Know and practice downtime procedures. This includes maintenance and testing of shields, display monitors, tube, detector and calibration for all.
Reviews patient orders and completes exam/procedure in EMR and PACS system for successful dictation.
Provides patient imaging on a CD when requested; ensuring necessary paperwork is completed. Imports CDs into the PACS system when requested.
Serves as a liaison between Ordering Providers and Radiologists and 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 network or health system requirements.
Serves as preceptor to radiology students and new radiology staff members.
Recognize and notify appropriate personnel of adverse events or incidents (i.e. falls, vasovagal, wrong patient imaged, wrong laterality, etc.)
Complies will annual skills competencies.
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
Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.
NGHS: Opportunities start here.
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 or status.
Skills Required
- Graduate of an accredited ARRT program
- Current BLS certification or ability to obtain it within 30 days of hire
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum of two years of experience
- Ability to perform quality radiographic procedures
- Ability to work independently and effectively with others
- Basic computer skills
What We Do
Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the health of the community through its network of five hospitals and various outpatient locations.
