Radiologic Technologist / Nights

About the role

Location: Emory University Hospital. Emory Healthcare offers a supportive environment with comprehensive benefits, mentorship, and leadership programs.

Responsibilities

• Operates radiologic equipment to produce radiographs (x‑rays) of the body for diagnostic purposes.
• Performs routine, portable, operating room or fluoroscope exams.
• Performs complex radiographic procedures and provides guidance to lower level Radiologic Technologists and students.
• Positions patient, adjusts equipment to produce high quality x‑rays, and explains various procedures to the patient.
• Takes precautions to minimize staff and patient exposure to radiation.
• Assists in training radiology staff and students.
• Assists in radiology quality assurance and quality improvement activities.
• Effectively communicates with patients, family and other health care team members.
• Keeps patient and families abreast of patient's progress.
• Explains procedures to patients/families to reduce their anxiety and to obtain patient cooperation.
• Assists with patient/family education.
• Assumes and provides patient care for radiologic procedures.
• Anticipates potential patient crisis by continually evaluating patient during radiologic procedures.
• Sets up procedure rooms including equipment and supplies.
• Assists with and performs multiple radiologic procedures in appropriate timeframe.
• Ensures that patients have been prepared for procedures.
• Performs routine, portable, operating room, and fluoroscopic procedures to produce radiologic images.
• Completes all aspects of patient care documentation following the established charting procedures.
• Completes procedures in Radiology Information System to ensure billing of exams/procedure.
• Participates in performance improvement data collection.
• Follows all safety requirements of the hospital and department.
• Practices radiation protection techniques using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding skills and knowledge of applicable exposure factors to minimize radiation to patients and staff.
• Uses personal protective equipment as required.
• May participate on safety committee.
• Properly operates, mobilizes and positions equipment.
• Sets exposure factors and uses appropriate techniques and protocols.
• Responsible for safe operation of radiologic equipment.
• Cleans equipment and stocks procedure rooms.
• Troubleshoots equipment problems and advises supervisor of equipment malfunctions.

Requirements

Physical Requirements (Medium): 20‑50 lbs occasionally (0‑33% of work day), 11‑25 lbs frequently (34‑66%), 01‑10 lbs constantly (67‑100%); lifting max 50 lbs; carrying up to 25 lbs; occasional to frequent standing & walking, occasional sitting, close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing); physical demands may vary by assigned area.

Environmental Factors: exposures may include blood‑borne pathogens, bio‑hazardous waste, chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors, communicable diseases, electrical shock, floor surfaces, hot/cold temperatures, indoor/outdoor conditions, latex, lighting, patient care/handling injuries, radiation, shift work, travel may be required; use of personal protective equipment including respirators as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
• Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification per American Heart Association.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1.
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs.
• Family‑focused benefits.
• Wellness incentives.
• Ongoing mentorship and leadership programs.
• And more!

Schedule

SUN‑WED 10:30 PM‑9 AM, Full‑time, 40 hours per week.