What are the responsibilities and job description for the Local Contract Radiology Technologist position at Equiliem?
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.
