Radiologic Technologist, Per Diem, Somerville NJ

Job Overview:

RWJBarnabas Health is looking to add a qualified Per Diem Radiologic Technologist in Somerville, NJ

Qualifications:

Required:

• High school graduate
• Graduation from a recognized two-year School of Radiologic Technology.

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Certification by American Registry of Radiographic Technologist license and NJ state license
• BLS Certification from AHA
• ACLS obtained within 6 months of hire

Scheduling Requirements:

• Night Shift
• Per Diem Schedule

Essential Functions:

• 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.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer