Radiologic Technologist (FT-Day), Somerville NJ

RWJBarnabas Health • Somerville, NJ

84d • $40 - $53

About The Position

RWJBarnabas Health is looking to add a qualified full-time Radiologic Technologist in Somerville, NJ. The position requires performing radiographic examinations with minimal radiation exposure while ensuring high-quality images. The technologist will assist patients, maintain a safe work environment, and collaborate with radiologists on the use of contrast media for examinations.

Requirements

• High school graduate.
• Graduation from a recognized two-year School of Radiologic Technology.
• Certification by American Registry of Radiographic Technologist license and NJ state license.
• BLS Certification from AHA.

Responsibilities

• Performs each requested exam with the minimal amount of radiation to produce a high quality, interpretable radiograph.
• Assists patient to and from the x-ray table when needed.
• Maintains work area in an orderly manner to reduce obstacles to patient movement and eliminate possible hazardous situations.
• Responsible for selection and preparation of any contrast media used in conjunction with radiographic examinations.
• In conjunction with the radiologist, determines the appropriate contrast media to be used for a specific examination.
• Prepares the contrast media to ensure proper dosage concentration.
• Administers certain medias when enhancement is necessary.
• Checks for appropriate lab work prior to the administration of contrast agents.
• Positions patient to facilitate physician in performing the examination.
• Follows the explicit orders of the physician performing the examination.
• Anticipates the needs of physicians performing examinations.
• Responsible for processing radiographic images going to PACS.
• Maintains working knowledge of workstations, including rebooting when necessary, as well as deletion of studies from the work list.
• Knows how to edit and split studies when necessary.
• Reports damaged equipment to appropriate personnel.
• Responsible for patient identification and indication of correct body part on all radiographic images.
• Places initialed lead identifier indicating correct side of body prior to the time of exposure.
• Makes sure correct name is on the image.
• Responsible for processing x-ray requests.
• Enters orders on the RIS/HIS system, when needed.
• Completes the request at the conclusion of the exam.
• Takes diagnostic call and works weekends on a rotating basis.
• Assists in instruction of student technologists.
• Able to demonstrate the technical art to student radiographers.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees