Job Description: Radiology TechThe Radiologic Technologist I is responsible for obtaining diagnostic radiographic examination at a technical level not requiring constant supervision and performs all of the essential generic job functions as listed below.
Essential Generic Job Functions (List in order of importance):- Produces diagnostic radiographic examinations by positioning patients, providing immobilization devices, selecting proper technical factors based on individual patient needs. Select and operate equipment as required for specific procedures.
- Restricts radiation beam through cone and collimating devices to provide non-exposure of radiation to unaffected parts of the patient.
- Performs portable x-ray examinations in patient rooms, operating rooms and emergency room.
- Follows operational procedure to identify patient's films with name and x-ray number, correctly mark film as to side of the patient taken.
- Develops exposed x-ray film by processing methods available.
- Completes patient requisitions with technologist initials, date, number, and size of film.
- Maintains orderly x-ray room as directed by the head of the department.
- Prepares radiopaque contrast media and assists physician in administering radiopaque mixtures to patient.
- Performs administrative duties related to scheduling appointments, patient's instruction, film filing, maintenance of records, reception of patients and other administrative duties as required.
- Renders services and/or assistance to all patients depending on the individual patient's needs and abilities in moving, turning, getting on and off the x-ray tables, etc.
- Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 10 lbs. and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day.
- Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
- Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.
Education Requirement:- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology.
- Completion of clinical and A.R.R.T. requirements.
Required Certifications & Licensure:- Must possess New Jersey State License.
- Applicant must be able to meet the requirements for the National Registry and pass such examination.
Experience:- Must have at least 1 year.
- Orthopedic Practice Experience.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in acute care facility.
- Must be able to work independently in these areas: emergency room, Trauma pts. Must have OR experience.
- Portables Peds experience.
Schedule Notes: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. 5x8hr shifts.
- Every other weekend.
- Will be required to work holidays if it falls on their scheduled shift.
- No 10 or 12 hour shifts.
Equiliem Healthcare specializes in staffing clinical, non-clinical, and allied personnel. We excel in all levels, disciplines, and specialties within the healthcare spectrum. Our projects range from short to long term local and travel assignments. Equiliem has been recognized as a certified small business enterprise. In addition, we are proud that we have earned the prestigious Joint Commission accreditation for staffing firms and have been awarded Best in Staffing 4 years running by our employees and client partners.
Benefits offered to our workers include the following:- Medical Insurance
- Vision & Dental insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401K
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Discounts & Rewards
- Payroll Payment Options
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