X-Ray Technologist (Per Diem)

Hackensack Meridian Health•Hackensack, NJ

About The Position

The X-Ray Technologist obtains diagnostic radiographic examinations. The role involves preparing patients and equipment, performing radiographic procedures, processing images, maintaining a safe and orderly work area, and completing related administrative and quality-assurance tasks. The technologist provides care tailored to each patient's needs and abilities, including communicating at an appropriate developmental, educational, and literacy level. Regular contact with medical personnel and visitors is expected. This is a per diem position.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent 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 platforms.
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 appropriate 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 according to the patient's needs or condition.
Restrict the radiation beam through proper and safe collimation in accordance with ALARA principles.
Perform portable X-ray examinations in patient rooms, operating rooms, and emergency rooms.
Safely identify patient images with the patient's name and MRN number, and correctly 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, in administering radiopaque mixtures to patients.
Perform administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, instructing patients, maintaining records, receiving patients, and other duties as required.
Assist patients according to their individual needs and abilities with moving, turning, and getting on and off X-ray tables.
Work scheduled shifts, including holidays and weekends; provide overtime as needed for continual quality patient care; and take on-call assignments as required by Radiology Department policy.
Adhere to Employee ID, Standards of Behavior, Attendance, and Punctuality policies.
Greet patients when they arrive for examinations using A.I.D.E.T. standards.
Perform daily clerical duties using EPIC, PACS, Teletracking System, the computer system, patient scheduling systems, and other hospital computer systems as added.
Identify the needs of the patient population served and adapt care to those needs, including age, culture, language, and hearing or visual impairment; communicate with patients and caregivers at an appropriate level.
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 6 hours per day.