X-Ray Technologist

Overview

X-Ray Technologist - Full Time

RRatit an Bay Medical Center - Old Bridge, New Jersey

Requisition #
• Shift: Evening
• Status:
Full Time with Benefits

The X-ray Technologist is responsible for obtaining diagnostic radiographic examinations.

• 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. The collection of information is determined by the patient s needs or condition.
• In accordance with ALARA principles restricts radiation beam through proper and 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 and reconstructs all images using methods available.
• Maintains orderly x-ray room, including ordering and maintaining proper and 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.
• Renders services and/or assistance to all patients depending on the individual patient s needs and abilities in moving, turning, getting on and off the x-ray tables, etc.
• 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 , Standards of Behavior, Attendance, and Punctuality; greets all patients using appropriate standards; performs daily clerical duties using EPIC, PACS, Teletracking System, and other systems as added by the hospital.
• Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (age, culture, language, hearing/visual impairment, etc.). Communicates with patient, family, and/or primary caregiver at their level.
• Adheres to the Medical Center s Organizational Competencies and Standards of Behavior.
• Performs specified daily and monthly QA.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Lifts a minimum of 25 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs., and stands a minimum of 6 hours per day.

Education, Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Required:

• High School diploma, GED, or GED equivalent programs.
• Completion of an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite.

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certification
• New Jersey state license for Diagnostic Radiology (D.R.)
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within 60 days of entering position

If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

Minimum rate of $37.69 hourly. Hackensack Meridian Health is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.