RWJBarnabas Health · 2 days ago
X Ray Technologist , Per Diem, Somerville NJ
Somerville, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$49.94/hr - $49.94/hrRWJBarnabas Health is the premier healthcare destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine. They are seeking a qualified Per Diem X Ray Technologist responsible for performing radiographic examinations with minimal radiation exposure while ensuring high-quality images and assisting patients throughout the process.
DiabetesHealth CareNeuroscienceOutpatient CareRehabilitation
Responsibilities
Performs each requested exam with the minimal amount of radiation to produce a high quality, interpretable radiograph
Assists patient to and from the x-ray table when needed
Maintains work area in an orderly manner in an effort to reduce obstacles to patient movement and to eliminate possible hazardous patient situations
Responsible for selection and preparation of any contrast media used in conjunction with radiographic examinations as well as special examinations
In conjunction with the radiologist, determines the appropriate contrast media to be used for a specific examination
Prepares the contrast media to ensure proper dosage concentration
Administers certain medias when enhancement is necessary
Checks for appropriate lab work prior to the administration of contrast agents
Positions patient in order to facilitate physician in performing the examination
Follow the explicit orders of the physician performing the examination
Anticipates the needs of physicians performing examinations
Responsible for processing radiographic images going to PACS
Maintains working knowledge of workstations, including rebooting when necessary, as well as deletion of studies from the work list
Knows how to edit and split studies when necessary
Reports damaged equipment to appropriate personnel
Responsible for patient identification and indication of correct body part on all radiographic images
Places initialed lead identifier indicating correct side of body prior to the time of exposure
Makes sure correct name is on the image
Responsible for processing x-ray requests
Enters orders on the RIS/HIS system, when needed
Completes the request at the conclusion of the exam
Takes diagnostic call and works weekends on a rotating basis
Assists in instruction of student technologists
Able to demonstrate the technical art to student radiographers
Qualification
Required
High school graduate
Graduation from a recognized two-year School of Radiologic Technology
Certification by American Registry of Radiographic Technologist license and NJ state license
BLS Certification from AHA
ACLS obtained within 6 months of hire
Company
RWJBarnabas Health
RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey’s largest and most comprehensive academic health system, caring for more than 5 million people annually.
Founded in 2020
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.23MKey Investors
New Jersey Food Security Initiative
2024-07-02Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Anthony Cava
President and CEO
Jordan Ruch
Chief Technology Officer
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