What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiologic Technologist position at Emory Healthcare?
Job Summary
As a Radiologic Technologist, you will be an integral part of our team at Emory Healthcare. Your primary responsibility will be to operate radiologic equipment to produce high-quality radiographs (x-rays) for diagnostic purposes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate radiologic equipment to produce radiographs (x-rays) for diagnostic purposes.
- Provide quality patient care, position patients, and adjust equipment to produce high-quality images.
- Effectively communicate with patients, family members, and other healthcare team members.
- Perform routine, portable, operating room, and fluoroscopic procedures to produce radiologic images.
Requirements:
- Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
- Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or be registry eligible.
- If registry eligible, must complete and pass the registry within one year of employment.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association is required.
About Emory Healthcare:
Emory Healthcare is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.
Accommodations:
Emory Healthcare will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Leave and Accommodations.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands of this role may include lifting 75 lbs. max, carrying objects up to 35 lbs., occasional to frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting, close eye work, and exposure to environmental factors such as blood-borne pathogens, bio-hazardous waste, chemicals, gases, fumes, vapors, communicable diseases, electrical shock, floor surfaces, hot/cold temperatures, indoor/outdoor conditions, latex, lighting, patient care/handling injuries, radiation, shift work, travel, and use of personal protective equipment.
