IR Imaging Technologist - Fluoro & X-ray Specialist

Atlantic Health System; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System in Morristown, NJ seeks a skilled radiologic technologist to perform imaging using appropriate equipment for diagnosis and treatment planning. The role covers ER, surgical, inpatient and outpatient care, with emphasis on patient safety and quality imaging.

Responsibilities include communicating with patients using AIDET, preparing patients for procedures, maintaining records, and adhering to safety and regulatory standards while supporting leadership and equipment

Responsibilities

• Utilizes AIDET when communicating with patients to: identify patient service requirements, ensure correct exam is performed on the correct patient, and establish rapport with patients and others.
• Instructs/communicates with patient and/or patients family regarding the test to be performed and assesses patients ability to tolerate exam.
• Prepares patient or area for IR procedure by positioning patient, adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment into specified position and adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to safety requirements, infection-control, drug and radiation policies, protocols and techniques.
• Works with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal operational capabilities of equipment.
• Maintains medical imaging records in appropriate system and according to department policies and standards for interpretation in a timely manner.
• Assists leadership in maintaining all required policies, procedures, standards and records for applicable governmental, regulatory and accrediting organizations by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations of the OSHA, TJC, TDH and ACR.
• Other relevant duties as assigned

Job description

Atlantic Health System in Morristown, NJ seeks a skilled radiologic technologist to perform imaging using appropriate equipment for diagnosis and treatment planning. The role covers ER, surgical, inpatient and outpatient care, with emphasis on patient safety and quality imaging.

Responsibilities include communicating with patients using AIDET, preparing patients for procedures, maintaining records, and adhering to safety and regulatory standards while supporting leadership and equipment