Diagnostic Radiology Tech — X-ray Specialist

Hackensack Meridian Health; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking an X-ray Technologist to obtain diagnostic radiographic examinations, ensuring patient safety, proper labeling, and image quality. You will perform portable X-ray procedures, manage scheduling and clerical duties, and adhere to ALARA and hospital standards.

The role requires a high school diploma, completion of an AMA approved radiologic technology program, and ARRT certification with NJ license.

Qualifications

• High School 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.

Responsibilities

• Produces diagnostic radiographic examinations by positioning patients, providing immobilization devices, shielding, selecting proper technical factors based on individual patient needs.
• 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.
• 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.).
• 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.

Skills

Communication

Computer skills

Education

High School / GED

AMA approved Radiologic Technology program

Tools

EPIC

PACS

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking an X-ray Technologist to obtain diagnostic radiographic examinations, ensuring patient safety, proper labeling, and image quality. You will perform portable X-ray procedures, manage scheduling and clerical duties, and adhere to ALARA and hospital standards.

The role requires a high school diploma, completion of an AMA approved radiologic technology program, and ARRT certification with NJ license.