IR Technologist, Full Time, OMC

Atlantic Health System; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an Imaging Services Technologist responsible for performing various imaging procedures. The role involves patient interaction, ensuring safety protocols, and maintaining imaging records. Ideal candidates will have relevant education and experience in the field.

Qualifications

• Six months to 1 year in the interventional field.
• Minimum 0-3 years of experience as an Imaging Services Technologist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes AIDET when communicating with patients.
• Prepares patient or area for IR procedure.
• Maintains medical imaging records.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Safety Protocols

Education

Vocational diploma from an AMA-approved radiologic technology program

Associates degree from an AMA-approved radiologic technology program

Job description

Job Description

Responsible for performing imaging utilizing the appropriate equipment for diagnosis and treatment planning with regards to patient care. The incumbent demonstrates competency in skills necessary to care for patients served. Performs multiple types of imaging, including fluoro and X-ray, involving emergency room patients, surgical patients, inpatients, and outpatients.

Principal Accountabilities:

1. 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.
2. Instructs/communicates with patient and/or patient's family regarding the test to be performed and assesses patient's ability to tolerate exam.
3. 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.
4. Protects patients and employees by adhering to safety requirements, infection-control, drug and radiation policies, protocols, and techniques.
5. Works with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal operational capabilities of equipment.
6. Maintains medical imaging records in appropriate system and according to department policies and standards for interpretation in a timely manner.
7. 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 OSHA, TJC, TDH, and ACR.
8. Other relevant duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Vocational diploma from an AMA-approved radiologic technology program.
• Associates degree from an AMA-approved radiologic technology program.

Relevant Experience:

• Six months to 1 year in the interventional field.
• Minimum 0-3 years of experience as an Imaging Services Technologist preferred.