Outpatient X-ray Tech - Ortho Trauma

Atlanticare Regional Medical Center, Inc.•Egg Harbor Township, NJ

36d

About The Position

The Radiologic Technologist performs diagnostic 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 Radiologic 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 Radiologic 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.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited radiological technologist school required
Licensed by the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)
Registered with American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)(R)
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 testing according to established departmental procedures
Provides clinical and administrative assistance such as front desk registration
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
Ensures supplies are maintained 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