Full Time Radiologic Technologist (X-Ray Tech)

Carbon Health•Lawrence Township, NJ

25d

About The Position

The Radiologic Technologist prepares and positions patients for diagnostic imaging, explains procedures to reduce patient anxiety and encourage cooperation, and uses radiation-protection techniques to minimize exposure to patients and staff. The role prepares images for review by a Radiologist and assists with Medical Assistant duties to support patient flow. The position attends staff and departmental meetings, completes training and certification to conduct Department of Transportation urine drug screens and breath alcohol tests, and proposes process and workflow improvements. The role works autonomously within established procedures and practices and requires the ability to work 12-hour shifts.

Requirements

Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or six months to one year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 3 years of healthcare leadership experience.
Current ARRT certificate and registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, or an equivalent Radiologic Technology credentialing agency.
Current CPR-BLS certification.
Ability to work 12-hour shifts.

Responsibilities

Prepare and position patients for diagnostic imaging.
Explain procedures to patients to reduce anxiety and obtain cooperation.
Practice radiation-protection techniques to minimize radiation exposure to patients and staff.
Prepare images for reading by a Radiologist.
Assist with Medical Assistant duties to ensure optimal patient flow.
Attend staff and departmental meetings.
Complete training and obtain Department of Transportation certification to perform urine drug screens and breath alcohol tests.
Propose improvements to processes and workflows.
Work autonomously within established procedures and practices.
Coordinate and facilitate the work of others as a lead, without acting as a supervisor.