Overview

We are currently seeking a dynamic Registered Radiology Tech (Charge Rad Tech)to join our team at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, GA 

Specialty Acuity Differential, Competitive Sign-on Bonuses, Relocation Assistance Available...Apply Today! 

Hours: FT Nights - Sun-Thurs 830p-7a Charge Tech 

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilites and Essential Functions

• Equipment * a. Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so that patient receives the lowest possible dose of ionizing radiation and that image quality is maintained. * b. Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider, so that problem can be corrected in a timely manner. * c. Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department schedule. * d. Ability to operate all aspects of the system. * e. Ability to operate all radiographic equipment in a safe and competent manner. Assuring that equipment is not abused and is left in good working order.
• Patient Care * a. Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions. * b. Follows established procedures for the administration of contrast medias so that no patient condition deteriorates, and no patient suffers undue pain, due to error or poor technique. * c. Ensures that all studies have proper patient identification and right and left marker are utilized appropriately. * d. Reviews radiographic images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients. * e. Responds to emergency situations and provides for the restocking of the crash cart and maintenance of life support equipment. * f. Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed. * g. Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates as the result of misjudgment. * h. Verifies two unique patient identifiers and correct clinical order prior to performing a procedure per policy. * i. Ensures patient's privacy and comfort is accommodated. * j. Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients. * k. Organizes schedule, time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished within designated time frames. * l. Follows physician?s instructions when assisting with procedures and exams. * m. Uses critical thinking skills. * n. Asks clarifying questions. * o. Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders. * p. Understands, demonstrates and documents preprocedural verification and Time Out process when appropriate. * q. Demonstrates and understands pre-and-post procedural care. * r. Preps the patient for the procedure. * s. Demonstrates and understands sterile technique * t. Maintains competency with venipuncture, where applicable.
• Education and Communication * a. Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam to patient prior to starting of procedure, to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation using AIDET; Acknowledge, Introduce, Discuss, Explain, and Thank you of all patients and family members. * b. Ensures that patient's questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed, notifying physician when this cannot be accomplished, prior to the initiation of the procedure. * c. Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees. * d. Provides patients with preparatory instruction and explanation of procedures. * e. Required documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology. * f. Reads email each day scheduled to work and follows through with assignment. * g. Completes mandatory departmental and Hospital-wide education without prompting.
• Quality Control * a. Consistently produces high quality images including appropriate collimation, shielding, technique selection, penetration and positioning. * b. Ensures that equipment is fully operational prior to each use, by checking for proper calibration and operating deficiencies. * c. Sends all studies to PACS; prints CD?s as necessary. All exams are complete in RIS including image oriented, marked, labeled, and notes are accurate. * d. Studies that have been transmitted after hours by teleradiography are printed and scanned into PACS, if applicable. * e. Checks for prior exams and assures that they are loaded, if necessary, and properly labeled prior to sending to PACS.
• Operations * a. Restocks linens and supplies, and maintains Diagnostic Imaging Services in clean and orderly condition. * b. Transports patients, positions patients, and helps them on and off procedure table. * c. Performs patient charging activities on the day the service is rendered. * d. Applies shielding, supportive and immobilization devices and equipment. * e. Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others upon request as needed and routinely as time is available, without prompting, so that all working time is used for departmental advantage. * f. Performs routine duties of clerical and support personnel in accordance with procedure when warranted to * ensure continuity and quality of services. * g. Keeps supervisor informed on all responsibilities on an ongoing basis, ensuring prompt notification in the event of problems or potential problems. * h. Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other co-workers. * i. Maintains Joint Commission and any other regulatory agency standards. * j. Ability to transfer / retrieve images on the PACS system. * k. Takes call when necessary. * l. Any other duties as assigned.

Required for All Jobs

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Qualifications

Required Minimum Education

• Graduate of an AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology. Required

Required Minimum ExperienceRequired Minimum SkillsRequired Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

• ARRT Radiography Required
• Basic Life Support Required
• BLS - Instructor Required
• BLS - Provisional Required

Additional Licenses and Certifications