Radiologic Technologist

Job Title: Radiologic Technologist

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name: Radiology-Diagnostic

Req #: 0000247270

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $41.98 - $55.17 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:

Performs proper Radiographic procedures as required by physicians' orders. Provides patient services using diagnostic, portable and fluoroscopic equipment.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Licensed by the State of New Jersey
• Additionally registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist preferred
• RT preferred 5 years experience minimum 2 years required
• Successful completion of all orientation programs

Scheduling Requirements (non-exempt positions):

• Full-Time
• Evening
• 37.5 Hour Work Week

Essential Functions:

• Radiologic Technologist is competent in production of quality images and radiographs for proper treatment and diagnosis by physician.
• Analyzes Each Processed Image. Reviews each image for: Proper technical factors. Proper positioning. Proper Right & Left markers including initials on all images. Ensure all images are properly marked. Correct patient identification is accurate. Correct exposure is utilized for each image.
• Follows National Safety Patient Goals. Practices universal precautions, and aseptic techniques. Activity for each patient utilizes two patient identifiers, ask patient their names and utilizes patient wrist band & DOB Demonstrates proper CDC hand hygiene guidelines. Practices medication reconciliation documentation.
• Maintain Cleanliness of Assigned Work Area Ensures assigned areas is maintained properly stocked with adequate appropriate levels of supplies and required material to perform procedures related to patient care in room assignments within the scope of diagnostic technologist. Ensures cleanliness of examining room and all diagnostic equipment free of dust, barium, contrast and blood. Removes dirty linen. Prepares exam table with new linen and pillow case with each new patient. Reports any maintenance repairs required related to procedure room.
• Maintains a Responsive and Respectful Relationship with patients. Provides safety and comfort to patients, their family and their guest. Ensures privacy towards patients securing main exam door and rest rooms. Handles emergency situations calmly. Responds to patient call bell when the opportunity becomes available. Demonstrates aggressive work ethic towards open patient exams pending to be completed. Keeps patients informed of their status of receiving their procedure. Responds to patients physical, social and psychological needs. Practices introducing themselves warmly by name before procedure. Explains all procedures in a clear concise manner. Obtains assistance from physician or radiology nurse when a problem occurs.
• Performs Diagnostic Radiologic Procedure in Inpatients & Outpatients According to Published Department Protocols. Reviews each requisition prior to the examination to ensure all pertinent information is available Reviews patients orders in chat and physician script prior to completing examination. Selects appropriate type and number of images to provide diagnostic information. Performs and positions patients for each required view. Performs radiologic examination with a high standard of accuracy in positioning. Select appropriate technical factors to ensure good quality images.
• Performs other tasks and duties as required and assigned by the Assistant Diagnostic Lead Technologist. Maintains inventories, restocks supplies and linens & notifies supervisor when reordering is necessary. Cleans equipment according to manufactures recommendation. Participates in the clinical education of students & residents. Assist in orientation of procedures as well as instructing them to the basic principles of the examinations. Adheres to standards of care as per department and human resource policy and procedure. Always provides notification of advance notice to attendance and tardiness. Demonstrates reliability to consistently be ready to work at start time. Deals with complaints professionally and address problems directly with those involved. Communicates appropriately with patients, c-workers, students, physicians and supervisors. Ensures continuity and adequate follow through regarding equipment malfunctions; supply shortages etc.
• Processes Images Using CR & DR Technology Ensures proper handing of all exposed and unexpected cassettes in order to avoid artifacts. Efficiently process all images. Maintains CR cassettes by cleaning images ready for use and test cassette. Reports any equipment problems and artifacts on images to Manager regulatory Compliance Equipment Repairs & QA/QC operations.
• Records Data Relative to Procedures Completes required data with RIS system. Operates Radiology Information System and Picture Archiving Computer systems as required by the radiology department for patient care and management needs. Ends each case in IDX. Sends each accession number to PACS-separately (Kodak). Identifies each requisition as a separate accession number. Demonstrates before sending images checks images first in Amicas. Sends Images to PACS.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to supports our employees' physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

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