X-Ray Technologist - Full Time

Responsibilities

• Produces diagnostic radiographic examinations by positioning patients, providing immobilization devices, shielding, selecting proper technical factors based on individual patient needs.
• Select and operate equipment as required for specific procedures.
• Uses consistent and appropriate techniques to gather relevant information from the medical record, significant others and health care providers to prepare protocols for scanning and patient safety.
• Restricts radiation beam through proper & safe collimation, providing safe care to all patients.
• Performs portable x-ray examinations in patient rooms, operating rooms, and emergency rooms.
• Follows operational procedure to safely identify patient's images with name and MRN#, correctly mark the image as to the side of the patient taken.
• Processes & reconstructs all images using methods available.
• Maintains orderly x-ray room, including ordering and maintaining proper & adequate supplies as directed by head of the department.
• Prepares radiopaque contrast media and assists providers when necessary in administering radiopaque mixtures to patients.
• Performs administrative duties related to scheduling appointments, patient's instruction, maintenance of records, reception of patients and other administrative duties as required.
• Responsible for scheduled shifts including holidays and weekends.
• Overtime as needed to provide continual quality patient care.
• On call assignments as needed per Department of Radiology policy.
• Adheres to the policies of Employee ID, Standards of Behavior, Attendance, and Punctuality.
• Greets all patients when they arrive for their exam utilizing A.I.D.E.T. standards.
• Performs daily clerical duties, which includes the use of EPIC, PACS, Teletracking System, computer system, patient scheduling, and other computer systems as added by hospital.
• Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.).
• Communicates with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
• Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.
• Performs specific daily and monthly QA.
• Performs other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
• Lifts a minimum of 25 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs. and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Completion of an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certification.
• NJ state license for Diagnostic Radiology (D.R.).
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification within 60 days of entering position.