Radiologic Technologist

Job Summary

• Wellstar Vinings Health Park in Smyrna, Georgia is seeking a FT Registered Radiology Technologist.
• Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs.
• Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative.
• Assists with providing safe, age‑appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams 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.
• Able to independently perform job functions.
• Sets up equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.
• Works with students during their clinical rotation.
• This position offers a flexible schedule for outpatient imaging and requires working one weekend per month.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

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 for timely correction.
• Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment according to infection control policy and department schedule.
• Ability to operate all aspects of the system.
• Ability to operate all radiographic equipment safely and competently; ensures equipment is not abused and is left in good working order.

Patient Care

• Obtains complete clinical history, gathers exam data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.
• Follows established procedures for administering contrast medias when applicable.
• Ensures proper patient identification and correct use of right/left markers.
• Reviews radiographic images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.
• Responds to emergency situations and restocks crash cart and maintains life‑support equipment when applicable.
• Assists other technologists across modalities when needed.
• Observes patient condition and evaluates situations requiring physician intervention.
• Verifies two unique patient identifiers and the correct clinical order prior to performing procedures.
• Ensures patient privacy and comfort.
• Demonstrates competence in appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on patient age.
• Organizes schedule, time and priorities to complete required activities within designated time frames.
• Uses critical thinking skills.
• Asks clarifying questions and seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.
• Understands, demonstrates and documents preprocedural verification and Time Out process when appropriate.
• Demonstrates and understands pre‑ and post‑procedural care.
• Preps the patient for the procedure.
• Demonstrates and understands sterile technique when applicable.
• Maintains competency with venipuncture when applicable.

Education and Communication

• Clearly explains purpose and nature of exam using AIDET to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
• Ensures patient questions, concerns or contraindications are addressed prior to the procedure; notifies physician when needed.
• Participates in orientation and training of departmental employees.
• Provides preparatory instruction and explanation of procedures.
• Documentation is concise, legible and uses precise terminology.
• Reads daily email 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 before each use by checking calibration and operational deficiencies.
• Sends all studies to PACS and prints CDs as necessary.
• Ensures exams are complete in RIS with proper orientation, marking, labeling and accurate notes.
• Prints and scans teleradiography studies when applicable.
• Checks for prior exams and ensures they are loaded and properly labeled before sending to PACS.

Operations

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

Required Minimum Education

• Graduate of an AMA‑approved School of Radiologic Technology — Required

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

(All required upon hire unless otherwise stated)

• ARRT Radiography — Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association — Required

Required Minimum Experience

• Entry‑level position — Required

Required Minimum Skills

• Must exhibit excellent communication skills due to frequent verbal and written communication with physicians, patients, visitors, staff and nursing teams.
• Able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill and cooperation.
• Must function independently and under pressure while actively participating in a team environment.
• Must consistently demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
• Must perform effectively in a stressful and fast‑paced work environment.
• Must be able to prioritize appropriately.
• Must be detail oriented and capable of multitasking throughout the work shift.
• Must communicate professionally with a variety of customers including patients, families, coworkers, volunteers and physicians.
• Must function independently yet productively as a cooperative team member.
• Must comply with all hospital policies, established practices, protocols and applicable professional standards.
• Competent in all aspects of Diagnostic Radiology, patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection.
• Must have an understanding of anatomy and pathology and how they affect the quality of a procedure.