What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiologist Technologist position at Peachtree Orthopedics?
Job Description
Job Description
Why Choose Peachtree Orthopedics?
At Peachtree Orthopedics, we offer more than a job; we offer an opportunity to be part of something extraordinary:
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 4:30pm
Job Type: Full-time
Your Impactful Role
Job Description
Why Choose Peachtree Orthopedics?
At Peachtree Orthopedics, we offer more than a job; we offer an opportunity to be part of something extraordinary:
- Limitless Growth: Propel your career with abundant professional development opportunities within our dynamic organization.
- Empathetic Culture: Immerse yourself in a supportive, lively work culture that values your well-being and celebrates your contributions.
- Dedication to Excellence: Join a team of like-minded individuals who share your commitment to delivering top-notch care to our cherished patients. Location: multiple offices in the Metro Atlanta area.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 4:30pm
Job Type: Full-time
Your Impactful Role
- Precision Imaging: Perform diagnostic imaging examinations on patients, ensuring the maximum clinical information with minimal radiation exposure. Adhere to the principles of "As Low as Reasonably Achievable" (ALARA) for maintaining image quality.
- Patient-Centric Care: Prioritize patient service excellence, guiding patients through the imaging process, and ensuring their comfort and safety.
- Safety and Cleanliness Stewardship: Maintain a safe and clean department, in strict conformance with OSHA, state, and federal guidelines.
- File and Image Management: Oversee files and images, including burning CDs, importing, or scanning images from outside facilities, and exporting images to outside entities using HIPAA-compliant methods.
- Supporting Patients and Providers: Handle patient and healthcare provider requests for images and CDs, ensuring proper documentation in patient and departmental records.
- Efficient Imaging Rooms: Keep imaging rooms orderly, schedule equipment maintenance, and ensure smooth operations.
- Continuous Learning: Stay up to date with the latest industry advancements and maintain your professional knowledge through continuing education.
- Team Player: Be prepared to provide support at satellite clinics when needed, and assist clinical staff when applicable, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Digital Imaging Proficiency: Demonstrate expertise and familiarity within the digital imaging system, enhancing efficiency.
- Educational Foundation: Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, along with completion of at least a 2-year accredited Radiologic Technologist Program.
- X-ray Experience: Bring at least 1 year of X-ray experience in a fast-paced Orthopaedic Practice, either as a tech or a student extern.
- Certifications and Registrations: Maintain a current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration.
- Life Support Certification: Hold an American Heart Association's Certification in BLS (Basic Life Support), ensuring readiness to respond to medical emergencies.
- Continuing Education Commitment: Provide evidence of Continuing Education Credits, reflecting your dedication to staying informed about the latest advancements in radiologic technology.
- Physical Demands and Work Conditions: The role requires physical activity, including standing, stooping, squatting, walking for extensive periods, and occasional sitting. You'll regularly manipulate X-ray equipment, physically position patients, and assist patients with disabilities, including pushing and pulling wheelchairs and stretchers. Lifting up to 50 pounds may be required. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the use of computers. The role operates in a fast-paced environment caring for patients in pain and with disabilities. The work environment is usually moderate to loud due to the x-ray machines and communications with patients via voice commands and/or phone calls. There may be exposure to body fluids and tissue, with appropriate universal precautions and supplies available for use.
- Peachtree Orthopedics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
