JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute · 4 months ago
X-RAY TECHNOLOGIST - PER DIEM
Holmdel, NJ
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelHackensack Meridian Health is dedicated to transforming healthcare and supporting their community. They are seeking an X-Ray Technologist responsible for obtaining diagnostic radiographic examinations and ensuring patient safety through proper procedures and techniques.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Produces diagnostic radiographic examinations by positioning patients, providing immobilization devices, shielding, selecting proper technical factors based on individual patient needs. Select and operate equipment as required for specific procedures
Uses consistent and appropriate techniques to gather relevant information from the medical record, significant others and health care providers to prepare protocols for scanning and patient safety. The collection of information is determined by the patient's needs or condition
In accordance with ALARA principles restricts radiation beam through proper & safe collimation, providing safe care to all patients
Performs portable x-ray examinations in patient rooms, operating rooms, and emergency rooms
Follows operational procedure to safely identify patient's images with name and MRN#, correctly mark the image as to the side of the patient taken
Processes & reconstructs all images using methods available
Maintains orderly x-ray room, including ordering and maintaining proper & adequate supplies as directed by head of the department
Prepares radiopaque contrast media and assists providers when necessary in administering radiopaque mixtures to patients
Performs administrative duties related to scheduling appointments, patient's instruction, 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
Responsible for scheduled shifts including holidays and weekends
Overtime as needed to provide continual quality patient care
On call assignments as needed per Department of Radiology policy
Adheres to the policies of Employee ID, Standards of Behavior, Attendance, and Punctuality
Greets all patients when they arrive for their exam utilizing A.I.D.E.T. standards
Performs daily clerical duties, which includes the use of EPIC, PACS, Teletracking System, computer system, patient scheduling, and other computer systems as added by hospital
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
Performs specific daily and monthly QA
Other duties and/or projects as assigned
Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior
Lifts a minimum of 25 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs. and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day
Qualification
Required
High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs
Completion of an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certification
NJ state license for Diagnostic Radiology (D.R.)
AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification within 60 days of entering position
Lifts a minimum of 25 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs. and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits
Company
JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute
Offering New Jersey’s most comprehensive rehabilitation services, JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute is a 94-bed facility located in Edison, NJ, serving residents of the tristate area for more than 40 years.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
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