X-ray Technologist Full-Time

About the role

Join an energetic, patient-focused team at Holmdel Imaging, an outpatient imaging center in Holmdel, New Jersey. Under the direction of the Radiology Medical Director, the Diagnostic Imaging Technologist performs radiographic procedures, produces images for interpretation by a licensed independent practitioner, and ensures a safe environment in accordance with established guidelines and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Receives, relays, and documents verbal, written, and electronic orders in the patient's medical record.
• Corroborates patient's clinical history with physician's order and procedure, ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed independent practitioner; verifies informed consent if applicable.
• Assumes responsibility for patient needs during procedures.
• Identifies, prepares, positions patient, and competently performs procedures using established Radiographic protocols or as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner to achieve the highest quality image.
• Applies principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others.
• Identifies, prepares, and/or administers medications as prescribed by and under the direction of a licensed independent practitioner in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Evaluates images for technical quality, ensuring proper identification is recorded.
• Identifies and manages emergency situations.
• Provides education to patients, students, and other health care providers.
• Performs ongoing quality assurance activities.
• Adjusts imaging parameters, patient procedure, or radiographic technique exposure factors to improve outcomes with consideration given to established protocols.
• Maintains archival storage of digital data as appropriate.
• Assists in maintaining supply inventory.
• Instructs students and performs preceptor duties as necessary.
• Establishes ownership of clinical area by ensuring readiness of exam rooms, equipment, and supplies.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Demonstrates consistent use of AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explain, Thank) and HEAL (Hear, Empathize, Apologize, Leap into action) when interacting with patients and customers.
• Takes initiative to assist other modalities or areas of the Imaging Center as assigned or when workload allows.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, in-services, and center-wide meetings as scheduled.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Radiography Technologist.
• Associates Degree in Radiology or graduation from an accredited two-year radiology program.

Qualifications

• Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Radiography and maintains current valid registration from ARRT.
• Meets state licensure requirements for the state of practice.
• BLS certification required within 60 days of hire.

Skills

• Skill in operation of radiographic equipment and applicable ancillary equipment.
• Ability to work independently and multitask.
• Ability to provide documentation accurately and concisely.
• Demonstrates understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, radiopharmacology, and medical terminology.
• Knowledge of computer applications, including information and billing systems, keyboard input, digital archiving, and retrieving of data.