Radiology Technologist - Per Diem - New Jersey

St. Luke's University Health Network•Belvidere, NJ

12d•$29 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiology Technologist performs diagnostic radiographic procedures adhering to the principle of radiation protection, according to local, state and federal standards. This role involves properly identifying patients and exams, performing diagnostic radiographic services with care, and evaluating technical quality. The technologist is responsible for the continuity of care, educating patients on radiological procedures, and assisting in data collection for quality assurance programs. They will also assume responsibility for their assigned area, ensuring necessary equipment and supplies are available, and accurately adhere to downtime procedures. Maintaining professional development through in-services and continuing education is also a key aspect of this role.

Requirements

Graduate from an ARRT recognized education program, or ARRT registered, or ARRT registry eligible.
Must pass registry within 1 year of hire date.
NJ staff must have current New Jersey State Radiologic Technologist License (with NJ Dept. of Environmental Protection) and must be registered before date of hire.
Current BLS certification required within three months of hire.
History of computer usage experience required.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a radiologic technologist preferred, and ongoing training in department procedures.
Must rotate through all areas of diagnostic radiology.

Responsibilities

Properly identifies patient and exam and performs diagnostic radiographic services on patients with the maximum amount of care, while evaluating the technical quality
Responsible for successful technical continuity of care and education of radiological procedures to patients
Demonstrates competency in the knowledge of the RIS/HIS modules appropriate to their job responsibilities
Assists in gathering and recording data for Radiology Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement program
Assumes responsibility for assigned area, making sure all equipment and supplies necessary for that area are readily available for use
Accurately adheres to downtime procedures to assure appropriate information is available resulting in excellent continuity of care for patients
Maintains responsibility for own professional development through active participation in in-services and/or continuing education programs and maintaining personal education binder
Provides educational information to the patient regarding their examination
Annual peer review of films meets department standards.
Knowledgeable regarding patient condition, history and appropriate background and information pertinent to proposed examination