Local Contract Radiology Technologist - $52 per hour

Company: Equiliem
Location: Hackensack
Posted on: February 11, 2025

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 ContractThe 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.

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