Job Description
Equiliem is seeking a local contract Radiology Technologist for a local contract job in Hackensack, New Jersey. Job Description&Requirements Specialty: Radiology Technologist Discipline: Allied Health Professional Start Date: 03/03/2025 Duration: 13 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 8 hours, days Employment Type: Local Contract The 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, selection 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: Required Education: -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. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Must have at least one year of experience in an acute setting hospital. Schedule Notes: Xray Department Days - 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM. 5 x 8fr shift. Every other weekend. Holidays As needed it. No On call. Must have 1 year of experience.