OverviewCommitted to Delivering Compassionate, Quality Care to Patients Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community! Southern Regional Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference. Southern Regional Medical Center is a non-profit, 331-bed full-service hospital serving the residents of Clayton County and southern crescent metro Atlanta communities. The hospital offers a complete line of services including Senior Care and Senior Behavioral Health Services; Emergency Services; Heart and Vascular; Advanced Imaging; Laboratory; Neuroscience Services; Rehabilitation; Sleep Diagnostic Center; Surgery/Robotic Surgery; Wound Care; and Women’s Health Services, including a Level III NICU. The hospital is certified accredited as a Chest Pain Center and Primary Stroke Center. Learn more at southernregional.org. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOCKnowYourRightsscreenreader1020.pdf ResponsibilitiesWe are seeking aCT Technologist (PRN),sometimes referred to as a Radiologic Technologist II (Rad Tech) at Southern Regional Medical Center (Riverdale, GA) a member of Prime Healthcare. As a CT Technologist you will specialize and be responsible for operating CT scanners and X-ray machines to produce cross-sectional images of patient’s internal organs and tissues. You will assist in diagnosing medical conditions and the treatment plan process, by producing high-quality images that help healthcare providers make informed decisions about our patient care. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PRN. Shift Available: Variable Employment Type:Per Diem($2.50 to $6 diff in pay) Shift Hours:Varied To perform duties in this position you must be CT certified and certified in one other modality. Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):
prepare patients and ensure patients are properly positioned on the Computer Tomography (CT) table and explain the procedure to them with empathy, address any concerns or questions they may have
operate CT scanners and/or X-ray machines to obtain images of the targeted body parts, which may involve adjusting the CT scanner settings to optimize image quality while minimizing radiation exposure, radiation safety at all times
monitor our patients, as a CT Technologist ensure their comfort and safety throughout the procedure
assist other radiologists, as you will work closely with them, who interpret the images you produced by the CT exam you may also assist in administering contrast agents or perform certain procedures
accountable for the quality assurance of CT scanners / X-ray machines to ensure they function properly and produce accurate images
responsible for maintaining radiologic supplies, making sure the equipment is in good operating order, and following protocols regarding infection control and hygiene
participate in Performance Improvement (PI) and Quality Control (QC) activities and assist in maintaining Performance Improvement Programs (PIP)
maintain your Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) and maintain your register status for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
QualificationsEducation and Work Experience
one year of acute, clinical radiology experience is preferred
knowledge of mobile and stationary Radiographic / Fluoroscopic equipment is required
extensive knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology is required
graduate of a program accredited by JRCERT
radiology license as required by State
effective 07/01/2015, CT ARRT Certification is required
must maintain BCLS (AHA) upon hire
proficient computer skills
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FacilitySouthern Regional Medical CenterLocationUS-GA-RiverdaleID2024-186147CategoryClinical TechPosition TypePer DiemShiftVariableJob TypeNon-Exempt
Full-time