X-Ray Technologist - Per Diem

Hackensack Meridian Health•Brick, NJ

About The Position

The X-Ray Technologist obtains diagnostic radiographic examinations. The role involves positioning and assisting patients, selecting and operating appropriate equipment, gathering information to prepare imaging protocols and support patient safety, and producing and processing images. The technologist performs portable examinations in patient rooms, operating rooms, and emergency rooms, and follows radiation safety practices, including ALARA principles and proper collimation. The position also includes preparing radiopaque contrast media, assisting providers with its administration when needed, maintaining the imaging room and supplies, performing scheduling and other administrative tasks, and providing care tailored to each patient's needs and abilities. The technologist performs assigned shifts, including holidays and weekends, may be assigned on-call duties, and works overtime as needed to support patient care. The role includes daily and monthly quality assurance activities and other duties or projects as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent GED program.
Completion of an AMA-approved school of Radiologic Technology.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient computer skills, which may include Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite.
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification.
New Jersey state license for Diagnostic Radiology (D.R.).
AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP certification within 60 days of entering the position.

Responsibilities

Produce diagnostic radiographic examinations by positioning patients, providing immobilization devices and shielding, selecting technical factors, and operating equipment for specific procedures.
Gather relevant information from medical records, significant others, and healthcare providers to prepare scanning protocols and support patient safety.
Apply ALARA principles and proper, safe collimation to restrict the radiation beam.
Perform portable X-ray examinations in patient rooms, operating rooms, and emergency rooms.
Safely identify patient images using the patient's name and MRN, and mark the side of the patient imaged.
Process and reconstruct images using available methods.
Maintain an orderly X-ray room and order and maintain adequate supplies as directed by the department head.
Prepare radiopaque contrast media and assist providers when necessary with administering radiopaque mixtures to patients.
Perform administrative duties, including scheduling appointments, instructing patients, maintaining records, receiving patients, and other assigned tasks.
Assist patients according to their individual needs and abilities, including with moving, turning, and getting on and off X-ray tables.
Work scheduled shifts, including holidays and weekends; work overtime as needed for continual quality patient care; and take on-call assignments as required by department policy.
Adhere to Employee ID, Standards of Behavior, Attendance, and Punctuality policies.
Greet patients upon arrival using A.I.D.E.T. standards.
Perform daily clerical duties using EPIC, PACS, Teletracking, scheduling tools, and other hospital computer systems.
Identify the needs of the patient population and adapt care and communication to patients' age, culture, language, abilities, and level of understanding, including communication with parents or primary caregivers as appropriate.
Adhere to Medical Center organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Perform specific daily and monthly quality assurance activities.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
Lift at least 25 pounds, push and pull at least 50 pounds, and stand for at least six hours per day.