Radiologic Technologist FT Days Jersey City

Englewood Health; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Wellness resources

Job summary

Englewood Health in Jersey City, NJ is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging, operate X-ray and DEXA equipment, and deliver patient-centered care with a focus on safety and quality. Responsibilities include preparing rooms, positioning patients, processing images, and maintaining equipment.

Applicants should hold a New Jersey license and ARRT registration, have AMA-accredited Radiologic Technology training, and at least one year of X-ray experience.

Qualifications

• Must hold New Jersey license and ARRT registration.
• Completion of a two-year AMA-approved Radiologic Technology Program.
• Minimum one year experience in diagnostic X-ray.

Responsibilities

• Prepare room and equipment for radiologic procedures.
• Clean and disinfect X-ray room and equipment.
• Prepare patient X-ray exams and procedures.
• Explain exams and positions; assist patient as needed.
• Ensure patient comfort during exams.
• Process images and provide copies when requested.
• Operate DEXA scanners and set imaging parameters.
• Maintain technique charts and radiation protection.
• Float to main hospital or off-site locations up to 10%.

Skills

X-ray imaging procedures

Patient care

DEXA scanning

Safety protocols

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Radiologic Technology program (AMA approved, 2 years)

1 year diagnostic X-ray experience

Tools

DEXA scanners

Job description

Radiologic Technologist FT Days Jersey City

Req Id: 66313

Englewood Health, a leading healthcare system comprising Englewood Hospital and the Englewood Health Physician Network, is committed to delivering exceptional patient care across northern New Jersey. We are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member can bring their skills, creative ideas, positive approaches, and a commitment to excellence. Join our dynamic team and contribute to our mission of transforming the lives of the patients and communities we serve.

Job Summary

Provides patient services using imaging modalities. Performs radiographic procedures at a technical level. Responsible for maintaining supply levels. Demonstrates service excellence in all interactions by exemplifying SE standards.

Department: Englewood Hospital Imaging and Therapeutics at Jersey City
Location: Jersey City, NJ
Status: Full time
Shift: Days
Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Job Essentials

At all times, lives the values of the organization especially as they are expressed in the Services Excellence standards in performing each of the following:

• Prepares room and equipment for radiologic procedures.
• Cleans and disinfects X-ray room and equipment.
• Prepares patient X-ray exams and procedures.
• Examines requisition identity information such as procedure requested and any other special notes or comments.
• Explains exams and procedures, positions patient and assists patient at end of procedure.
• Ensures that patients are as comfortable as possible during exam.
• Processes images and produces copies of images as requested.
• Operate DEXA scanners, ensuring they are set to the correct positions and settings to produce high-quality, detailed images.
• Provides appropriate information on images with respects to patient, position, time date, name, uses markers, and as required, by specific procedure.
• Measures patient to assist in selecting desired technique factors.
• Maintains technique charts.
• Uses immobilization devices, selects MA, time and KV, and provides lead shields to produce quality radiographs and provide radiation protection.
• Maintains the necessary supplies in x-ray/DEXA rooms.
• Informs Manager of any unusual occurrences with respect to equipment. Informs nurse manager of any unusual occurrences with respect to the patient and daily operations.
• Observes patient and machine during procedures.
• Position may require to cover multiple offsite locations including the Hospital.
• Interacts with the patient and responds to his/her needs within a context which recognizes the growth and development process, or the aging process of that patient.
• Provides services to male and female patients of all age groups.
• Uses the online Safety Reporting System to report patient safety incidents that occur in the department.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• May be required to float to the Main Hospital or other off site departments, up to 10% annually.

Education Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Satisfactory completion of a two year AMA approved Radiologic Technology Program.
• A minimum of one year experience in diagnostic X-ray.

License/Certification/Registry

• Must be New Jersey licensed.
• Must be A.R.R.T registered.

Englewood Health provides a minimum rate to comply with New Jersey Law. The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, etc. The minimum rate does not include bonuses/incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation.

• health insurance
• retirement plans
• paid time off
• other wellness resources

Minimum rate:$34.00