Radiology Technologist - Per diem

Per diem position

The Radiology Technologist is responsible for the coordination and performance of the x-ray s for patients including fluoroscopic screening for diagnostic purposes.

Culture

Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute was founded in 2007 with the merger of two of the areas longest tenured practices Western Monmouth Orthopedic Associates and New Jersey Orthopedic Associates. For more than 25 years, each has been a leader in providing quality orthopedic and sports medicine care. Together as one, we re even stronger and making a real difference in people s lives.

The combined practice allows us to draw on our complementary strengths to deliver exceptional patient-centered, patient-focused care for a better overall patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Position x-ray equipment and adjust controls to set exposure factors, such as time and distance.
• Use beam-restrictive devices and patient-shielding techniques to minimize radiation exposure to patient and staff.
• Position patient on examining table and set up and adjust equipment to obtain optimum view of specific body area as requested by physician.
• Process exposed radiographs using film processors or computer generated methods.
• Explain procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and obtain cooperation.
• Determine patients' x-ray needs by reading requests or instructions from physicians.
• Prepare and set up x-ray room for patient.
• Make exposures necessary for the requested procedures, rejecting and repeating work that does not meet established standards.
• Operate digital picture archiving communications systems.
• Transport patients to and from exam rooms.
• Provide assistance to physicians or other technologists in the performance of more complex procedures.
• Operate Fluoroscopy equipment for procedures under supervision of physician for joint injection procedures and special Pain management procedures.
• Coordinate work of technologists when procedures require more than one person.
• Collect and maintain records of patients examined, examinations performed, patient medical histories, views taken, or technical factors used.
• Assure that sterile or non-sterile supplies such as medications, supplies, or other required equipment, are present and in working order.
• Complete quality control activities, monitor equipment operation, and report malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.
• Maintain a current file of examination protocols.
• Provide other technologists with suggestions of additional views, alternate positioning, or improved techniques to ensure the images produced are of the highest quality.
• Assist with on-the-job training of new employees or provide input to supervisors regarding training performance.

Requirements
Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
Minimum of one year experience in a health care organization
Minimum High School Degree
Current X- ray Certification/license required
Equal Opportunity Employer

Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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