Pool X-ray Tech Float - Urgent Care

Atlanticare Regional Medical Center, Inc.•Manahawkin, NJ

48d

About The Position

FLOAT X-RAY TECHNOLOGIST - PER DIEM TRAVEL REQUIREMENT: This position supports both the Barnegat and Manahawkin Urgent Care locations, traveling between sites throughout the shift as needed. A valid driver's license is required, and mileage reimbursement is provided. The Radiologic Technologist performs diagnostic x-ray testing according to established departmental procedures, ensuring the delivery of quality patient care. This position may also provide other clinical and administrative assistance such as front desk registration. The Radiology Technologist performs diagnostic testing as directed by the physician at a competent technical level not requiring constant supervision. This position operates diagnostic equipment, including peripheral equipment, in a safe and efficient manner to obtain optimal test results. The Technologist manages the patient during the diagnostic procedure to meet quality patient care standards. This position ensures supplies are maintained and reports problems with equipment to the appropriate staff member. The Radiology Technologist also accurately completes patient interviews, collects appropriate specimens, assists the physician with patient exams, maintains departmental inventory, and ensures quality direct patient care and non-professional services as directed by the Registered Nurse. This position supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts and demonstrating a commitment to teamwork and cooperation. The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited radiological technologist school.
Licensed by the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) required
Valid Driver's license required
Registered with American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)(R) required
BLS for Healthcare Providers required
Must possess the ability to concentrate on fine detail within a hectic environment, constant interruptions and handles several tasks at once
Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire.

Nice To Haves

1 year diagnostic testing experience preferred

Responsibilities

Performs diagnostic x-ray testing according to established departmental procedures
Provides clinical and administrative assistance such as front desk registration
Performs diagnostic testing as directed by the physician at a competent technical level not requiring constant supervision
Operates diagnostic equipment, including peripheral equipment, in a safe and efficient manner to obtain optimal test results
Manages the patient during the diagnostic procedure to meet quality patient care standards
Maintains supplies and reports problems with equipment to the appropriate staff member
Accurately completes patient interviews
Collects appropriate specimens
Assists the physician with patient exams
Maintains departmental inventory
Ensures quality direct patient care and non-professional services as directed by the Registered Nurse
Supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service
Participates in performance improvement efforts
Demonstrates a commitment to teamwork and cooperation