Atrium Health Navicent is seeking a Radiology Technologist for a job in Macon, Georgia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Radiology Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

Overview

This position is sign-on bonus eligible

What You Will Do

Under indirect supervision, performs all duties associated with acquisition, processing, submission for interpretation, and archiving of radiographic images. Responsible for the care of the patient while in the radiology department. 

• Demonstrates competency in positioning of all radiological procedures as prescribed by departmental policy.
• Communicates with patients to explain procedures, obtain clinical history, confirm acknowledgment of patients' understanding and address any questions or concerns. 
• Positions patients and selects exposure factors for various radiologic examinations and provides patient with radiation protection and safety in accordance with prescribed methods.
• Reviews all diagnostic imaging requests for appropriateness based on clinical information provided. All questionable orders are communicated to the radiologists for final approval.
• Takes verbal orders from providers as needed and enters appropriately in RIS system.
• Prepares and maintains records in accordance with various regulatory agencies and enters patient and study information into the radiology information system, and documents billing codes of procedures performed to ensure accurate patient charges.
• Assists, communicates, and consults with the Radiologists. Works independently outside the department with providers.
• Observes patient during radiologic exam for change in status and makes appropriate intervention or contacts primary care givers for instruction. 
• Provides guidance, direction and mentoring for other personnel that maybe assigned to the area in which they are working including student radiographers Identifies and corrects problems as appropriate with all critical occurrences reported to the next level of authority.
• Utilizes supplies and equipment in a cost efficient manner. 
• Maintains all required continuing education and applicable certifications for modality 

What You Will Need

• Must be a High School or GED Diploma Graduate. Graduate of a JRCERT approved School of Radiologic Technology.
• ARRT Registered or Registry eligible through the ARRT.
• ARRT required in accordance with Work Instruction EMP 8or MRI

Atrium Health Navicent Job ID #102485. Posted job title: Radiology Technologist Dayshift Or Mon-Fri 8A-430P

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Life insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Health savings account