Travel X-Ray Tech - $2,012 per week in Smyrna, GA

X-Ray Tech Location: Smyrna, GA Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,012 per week Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 6/1/2026 About the Position Job Title: Radiologic Technologist Profession: Radiologic Technology Specialty: Imaging Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Entry level position required License: ARRT Radiography Certifications: Basic Life Support Must-Have: Must exhibit excellent communication skills as this position requires frequent verbal and written communications with physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff, and nursing staff. Candidate must be able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill and obtain cooperation with all contacts. Must possess the ability to function independently and under pressure while still actively participating in a team environment. Employee must exhibit excellent customer service skills at all times. Must be able to perform effectively in a stressful and fast-paced work environment. Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately. Must be detail oriented and have the capacity to effectively multitask throughout the work shift. Must have excellent communication skills and the capacity to interact professionally with a variety of customers, including but not limited to patients, families, co-workers, volunteers, and physicians throughout the work shift. Must possess the ability to function independently yet productively as a cooperative team member with various work teams associated with the position. Must be compliant, with a willingness to follow all policies and standards. Competent in all aspects of Diagnostic Radiology, patient positioning, exposure factors, and radiation protection. Must have an understanding of anatomy and pathology as they affect the quality of a procedure. Description: 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 in the utilization of the equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases. Able to independently perform job functions. Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patients for the procedure. Works with students during their clinical rotation. Patient Care: Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data, and assesses for contraindicating conditions. Follows established procedures for the administration of contrast media to prevent any patient condition deterioration and undue pain due to error or poor technique if applicable. Ensures that all studies have proper patient identification and that right and left markers are utilized appropriately. Reviews radiographic images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients. Responds to emergency situations and provides for the restocking of the crash cart and maintenance of life support equipment if applicable. Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed if applicable. Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates as a result of misjudgment. Verifies two unique patient identifiers and correct clinical order prior to performing a procedure per policy. Ensures patient privacy and comfort are accommodated. Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies, and techniques based on the age of patients. Organizes schedule, time, and priorities to accomplish required activities within designated time frames. Uses critical thinking skills. Asks clarifying questions. Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders. Understands, demonstrates, and documents preprocedural verification and Time Out process when appropriate if applicable. Demonstrates and understands pre- and post-procedural care. Preps the patient for the procedure. Demonstrates and understands sterile technique if applicable. Maintains competency with venipuncture where applicable. Equipment: Demonstrates the ability to adjust techniques to ensure the patient receives the lowest possible dose of ionizing radiation while maintaining image quality. Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to a 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, ensuring it is not abused and is left in good working order. Education and Communication: Patiently and clearly explains the purpose and nature of exams to patients prior to starting procedures to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation using AIDET: Acknowledge, Introduce, Discuss, Explain, and Thank you. Ensures that patients' questions, concerns, or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed, notifying a physician when this cannot be accomplished prior to procedure initiation. Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees. Provides patients with preparatory instructions and explanations of procedures. Required documentation is concise, legible, and includes precise terminology. Reads email each day scheduled to work and follows through with assignments. Completes mandatory departmental education without prompting. Quality Control: Consistently produces Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam