Shift:

• PRN
• Travel required to assist with gaps in X‑ray coverage across Adult Orthopedic practices

Job Summary:

• Assists with providing safe, age‑appropriate care to the patient by performing all radiologic exams provided by the department according to department procedures.
• Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.
• Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases.
• Able to independently perform job functions.
• Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions the patient for the procedure.
• Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs.
• Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative.
• Works with students during their clinical rotation.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Patient Care

• Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.
• Follows established procedures for the administration of contrast media so that no patient condition deteriorates and no pain occurs due to error or poor technique (if applicable).
• Ensures that all studies have proper patient identification and right/left markers appropriately placed.
• Reviews radiographic images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.
• Responds to emergency situations and restocks crash cart and maintains life‑support equipment (if applicable).
• Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed (if applicable).
• Observes patient condition and evaluates when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates.
• Verifies two unique patient identifiers and correct clinical order prior to performing a procedure per policy.
• Ensures patient privacy and comfort is accommodated.
• Demonstrates competence in applying appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on patient age.
• Organizes schedule, time and priorities to ensure timely completion of required activities.
• Uses critical thinking skills.
• Asks clarifying questions.
• Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.
• Understands, demonstrates and documents pre‑procedural verification and Time‑Out when appropriate (if applicable).
• Demonstrates and understands pre‑ and post‑procedural care.
• Preps the patient for the procedure.
• Demonstrates and understands sterile technique (if applicable).
• Maintains competency with venipuncture where applicable.

Equipment

• Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique to ensure the lowest possible dose of ionizing radiation while maintaining image quality.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider to ensure timely correction.
• Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department schedule.
• Ability to operate all aspects of the system.
• Ability to safely and competently operate all radiographic equipment, ensuring equipment is not abused and is left in good working order.

Education and Communication

• Patiently and clearly explains exam purpose and nature to patient prior to procedure using AIDET to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation.
• Ensures patient questions, concerns or contraindications are addressed; notifies physician when necessary prior to procedure.
• Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees.
• Provides patients with preparatory instruction and explanation of procedures.
• Required documentation is concise, legible and precise.
• Reads email each scheduled workday and follows through with assignments.
• Completes mandatory departmental and hospital‑wide education without prompting.

Quality Control

• Consistently produces high‑quality images, including proper collimation, shielding, technique selection, penetration and positioning.
• Ensures equipment is fully operational prior to each use by checking calibration and deficiencies.
• Sends all studies to PACS; prints CDs as necessary. Ensures exams are complete in RIS, oriented, marked, labeled and accurately noted.
• Prints and scans after‑hours teleradiography studies into PACS (if applicable).
• Checks for prior exams and ensures they are loaded and properly labeled prior to sending to PACS.

Operations

• Restocks linens and supplies and maintains Diagnostic Imaging Services in a clean and orderly condition.
• Transports patients, positions patients and assists them on/off the procedure table.
• Performs patient charging activities on the day service is rendered.
• Applies shielding, supportive and immobilization devices and equipment.
• Willingly shares knowledge and assists coworkers as needed and when time allows.
• Performs clerical and support duties as required to ensure continuity and quality of services.
• Keeps supervisor informed of responsibilities and promptly reports problems or potential concerns.
• Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to coworkers.
• Maintains Joint Commission and other regulatory standards.
• Ability to transfer/retrieve images on the PACS system.
• Takes call when necessary.
• Any other duties as assigned.

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

Required Minimum Education:

• Accredited Program in Radiologic Technology

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

(All required upon hire unless otherwise stated)

• ARRT Radiography
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or BLS Instructor

Required Minimum Experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as ARRT in an acute care or ambulatory setting — Required

Required Minimum Skills:

• Must exhibit excellent communication skills because this position requires frequent verbal and written communication with physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff.
• Must be able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill and obtain cooperation.
• Must function independently and under pressure while still participating actively in a team environment.
• Must consistently demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
• Must perform effectively in a stressful, fast‑paced environment.
• Must be able to prioritize appropriately.
• Must be detail‑oriented and able to multitask effectively.
• Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with patients, families, coworkers, volunteers and physicians.
• Must function independently yet productively as a cooperative team member.
• Must be compliant and willing to follow all hospital policies as well as established practices, protocols and procedures for the position and department.
• Competent in all aspects of Diagnostic Radiology, patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection.
• Must understand anatomy and pathology and how they affect the quality of a procedure.