What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiologic Technologist position at RWJBarnabas Health?
Job Title: Radiologic Technologist
Location: MMC Southern Campus
Department Name: Radiology-Diagnostic
Req #: 0000236049
Status: Hourly
Shift: Evening
Pay Range: $49.94 - $49.94 per hour
Pay Transparency:
The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.
The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.
Job Overview:
The Radiologic Technologist performs diagnostic medical radiographs within the scope defined by regulatory and departmental quality control standards. Is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors, etc.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Successful completion of requirements for graduation from an approved school of Radiologic Technology
- NJ state licensure
- ARRT Certification
- BLS through American Heart Association
Scheduling Requirements:
- Evening Shift
- Per-diem
Essential Functions:
- Addresses patient and medical staff concerns
- Adjusts technical factors in proportion to patient and body part being examined, while minimizing radiation
- Assists in the movement of patients to and from wheelchairs, stretchers and radiographic tables
- Assists in the orientation of department and hospital personnel, as appropriate
- Assists physicians in the administration of contrast materials required for procedures
- Checks equipment, supplies and accessories on a regular basis
- Checks requisition for physician notations and/or special instructions
- Completes all paperwork and computer entries as required
- Complies with all regulatory and accrediting standards
- Confirms patient identification by verbal confirmation, I. D. band, etc
- Consults with supervision, radiologist and/or other physician regarding examinations as necessary
- Demonstaertes complete working knowledge of all radiographic equipment within the department
- Demonstrates correct and adequate positioning skills
- Develops/processes exposed film and reloads cassettes with unexposed film, returns cassettes to proper locations
- Participates in the teaching/preparation of patients/families, as appropriate and according to age-specific guidelines
- Performs Maxifile/FIS functions as appropriate, including procedure completion and charge capture
- Performs and/or assists with radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures
- Performs all routine radiographic procedures and views according to department procedure manual
- Performs surgical and portable examinations as assigned
- Performs visual checks on equipment and reports findings to appropriate personnel
- Reviews exposed radiographs for proper positioning, technique, and identification
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