Radiologic Technologist / PRN

Location: Augusta, GA

Schedule

• PRN / Per Diem / As Needed
• Nights On-Call, Day Shift Hours
• Saturday/Sunday

Pay

$31.00 per hour

About the role

Select Specialty Hospital - Augusta is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives — and every team member plays a central role in providing compassionate, excellent care every step of the way.

Why Join Us

• Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities.
• Foster Well-being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the patient for diagnostic procedures by explaining the process of the scans to the patient and properly positioning the patient to capture the appropriate images.
• Correctly operate equipment in order to produce cross-sectional images of patient's bones, organs, and tissue.
• Understand and complete necessary requisitions for ordered exams in a timely manner and schedule all exams accurately.
• Perform diagnostic Radiographic/Fluoroscopic/CT exams on patients both in the department and with portable equipment.
• Demonstrate the ability to inject IV contrast media, as needed.
• Perform a variety of examinations, reconstructions, and various printing protocols.
• Identify various types of mechanical and electronic equipment failures in order to accurately diagnose general problems with radiographic machines and processors.
• Explain the procedure to the patient and answer any questions related to the equipment or the procedure.
• Properly move and transport patients to and from the department, as required.
• Order necessary supplies and maintain par levels.
• Attend required in-services and orientations.
• Work closely with floor staff and build positive relationships in order to facilitate excellent patient care.

Requirements

• At least two (2) years experience as a Registered Radiologic Technologist and hold current state license (as required).
• ARRT or CMRT certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.
• Current with Continuing Education in all fields of licensure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating facility-specific equipment desirable.