Radiologic Technologist (PRN) - Sylvania, GA at Optim
Sylvania, Georgia, United States -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Radiologic Positioning, ALARA Principles, PACS System, Radiation Protection, Patient Identification, Quality Assurance, Collimation, Patient Escorting, Medical Imaging, Patient Confidentiality

Industry

Medical Practices

Description
JOB TITLE:  Radiologic Technologist  SUPERVISION EXERCISED:  None  SUPERVISION RECEIVED:  Reports directly to the X-RAY Supervisor  EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:  (This list may not include all of the duties assigned).  1. Responsible for proper use of light system to get patients 2. Responsible for identifying patient and exam 3. Ensuring correct exam will be done if questions about what the doctor may want. 4. Safely escort patient to radiology department 5. Provide patient confidentiality 6. Create a patient folder by placing information into the computer prior to starting the exam 7. Provide patient radiation protection 8. Position patient for each view ordered 9. Make exposure using ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) technical factors and proper collimation 10. Use QA (Quality Assurance) with each view taken to ensure correct identification of body part (L-R), acceptable technical factors and positioning 11. Store each patient’s study to the Pacs System 12. Ensure charges properly match exams done 13. Return patient to the exam room 14. Assist doctors and staff with Pac’s questions 15. Make copies of film to paper, film or disks for doctors and patients 16. Responsible for taking scout radiographs for MRI patients 17. Assist film library with filing outside film in the computer 18. Maintain proper radiation protection for self when holding patients 19. Assist film library with mailing back outside film 20. Provide coverage of film library when personnel absent 21. Provide coverage for Saturday and evening hours 22. Adhere to schedules provided weekly and monthly 23. Attend seminars and read bimonthly publications 24. Take direct readings tests for continuing education to keep certification current 25. Performs related work as required 26. Connect patient studies in the Pacs System daily
Responsibilities
Responsible for performing diagnostic imaging exams while ensuring patient safety and radiation protection. Manages patient data within the PACS system and assists medical staff with imaging results.
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