IR Technologist-Morristown Medical Center-Per Diem

Atlantic Health System•Morristown, NJ

27d

About The Position

Performs imaging utilizing the appropriate equipment for diagnosis and treatment planning with regards to patient care. The incumbent demonstrates competency in skills necessary to care for patients served. Performs multiple types of imaging, including fluoro and X-ray, involving emergency room patients, surgical patients, inpatients and outpatients Utilizes AIDET when communicating with patients to identify patient service requirements, ensure correct exam is performed on the correct patient, and establish rapport with patients and others. Instructs/communicates with patient and/or patients’ family regarding the test to be performed and assesses patients’ ability to tolerate exam. Prepares patient or area for IR procedure by positioning patient, adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment into specified position, and adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors. Protects patients and employees by adhering to safety requirements, infection-control, drug and radiation policies, protocols, and techniques. Works with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal operational capabilities of equipment. Maintains medical imaging records in appropriate system and according to department policies and standards for interpretation in a timely manner. Assists leadership in maintaining all required policies, procedures, standards, and records for applicable governmental, regulatory, and accrediting organizations by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations of the OSHA, TJC, TDH and ACR. Other relevant duties as assigned Qualifications Qualifications: Valid NJ State Licensure Radiographic Technologist (R.T.) American Registry of Radiographic Technologist ARRT credential. Valid basic life support (BLS) American Heart Association 1 to 3 years of experience as an Imaging Services Technologist preferred. Competencies: Excellent verbal and written communication skills Must be able to effectively work in a high -volume team environment. Ability to learn new tasks quickly and have excellent problem -solving skills Must be detail oriented and well organized Excellent verbal and written communication skills Must be proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Work and Excel #LI-Allied

Requirements

Valid NJ State Licensure Radiographic Technologist (R.T.)
American Registry of Radiographic Technologist ARRT credential.
Valid basic life support (BLS) American Heart Association
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must be able to effectively work in a high -volume team environment.
Ability to learn new tasks quickly and have excellent problem -solving skills
Must be detail oriented and well organized
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must be proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Work and Excel

Nice To Haves

1 to 3 years of experience as an Imaging Services Technologist preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs imaging utilizing the appropriate equipment for diagnosis and treatment planning with regards to patient care.
Performs multiple types of imaging, including fluoro and X-ray, involving emergency room patients, surgical patients, inpatients and outpatients
Utilizes AIDET when communicating with patients to identify patient service requirements, ensure correct exam is performed on the correct patient, and establish rapport with patients and others.
Instructs/communicates with patient and/or patients’ family regarding the test to be performed and assesses patients’ ability to tolerate exam.
Prepares patient or area for IR procedure by positioning patient, adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment into specified position, and adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
Protects patients and employees by adhering to safety requirements, infection-control, drug and radiation policies, protocols, and techniques.
Works with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal operational capabilities of equipment.
Maintains medical imaging records in appropriate system and according to department policies and standards for interpretation in a timely manner.
Assists leadership in maintaining all required policies, procedures, standards, and records for applicable governmental, regulatory, and accrediting organizations by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations of the OSHA, TJC, TDH and ACR.
Other relevant duties as assigned