Radiologic Technologist

Job Title: Radiologic Technologist

Location: Monmouth Medical Center

Department Name: Radiology-Diagnostic

Req #: 0000244228

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $54.18 - $67.05 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 advanced radiographic procedures within the scope defined by Regulatory and Departmental 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:

• General Radiology experience
• NJ State Licensure
• ARRT
• BLS

Scheduling Requirements:

• Shift working, Evening
• Full-Time

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 physician with special procedures such as vascular, neurological, digital, utilizing specialized equipment.
• 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.
• Demonstrates complete working knowledge of all radiographic equipment within the department.
• Demonstrates correct and adequate positioning skills.
• Describes nature and time requirements of requested examinations to patient, at an age appropriate level.
• Develops/processes exposed film and reloads cassettes with unexposed film, returns cassettes to proper locations.
• Identifies problems and communicates to immediate supervisor/charge staff; offers solutions as appropriate.
• Instructs radiology students according to clinical and didactic requirements.
• 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 all routine radiographic procedures and views according to department procedure manual.
• Performs and/or assists with radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures.
• Performs surgical and portable examinations as assigned.
• Performs visual checks on equipment and reports findings to appropriate personnel.
• Positions patient to obtain desired views; applies immobilization devices as required.
• Prepares and maintains room and assures emergency supplies are intact.
• Provides patient with gowning instructions.
• Provides radiation protection to patient, staff and self according to prescribed safety standards.
• Recognizes emergency situations, initiates code procedures.
• Reviews exposed radiographs for proper positioning, technique, and identification.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support 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!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer