Radiologic Technologist — On-Site Imaging Specialist

Hackensack Meridian Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 53,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health's Musculoskeletal Imaging team in Hackensack, NJ is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic radiographic procedures following established protocols. You will explain procedures, position patients, operate imaging equipment, and maintain radiation safety practices to ensure high-quality images.

Responsibilities include reviewing physician orders, verifying patient identity, communicating medical history, and contributing to QA programs while supporting

Qualifications

• Technologist must be registered and in good standing with the American Registry of Radiologic
• Maintains certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Responsibilities

• Reviews and interprets physician order for the diagnostic x-ray procedure accurately
• Validates all patient identification before performing any diagnostic x-ray procedure accurately
• Communicates with patient to obtain medical history and/or specific medical information that is pertinent to the procedure and/or patient’s well being during the procedure
• Validates proper working conditions and technical factors of all imaging equipment and procedure room
• Explains procedure to patient to facilitate patient cooperation and alleviate patient anxiety; ensures patient comfort and safety
• Assumes responsibility for patient care during the imaging procedure to include infection control
• Follows procedure protocols and policies and procedures in performing diagnostic x-ray procedures
• Demonstrates competence in collimation, patient positioning and radiation safety to reduce radiation exposure as much as possible
• Practices radiation safety for patients, family, visitors and self
• Critiques all images for image quality for interpretation
• Actively participates in the Quality Assurance program(s)
• Consistently demonstrates the ability to recognize priorities and deals with them promptly
• Establishes and maintains a good rapport and cooperative working relationship with all members of the department and facility
• Demonstrates a willingness to learn new procedures and assist in other areas as needed
• Participates in standby call as needed to support the department/facility

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health's Musculoskeletal Imaging team in Hackensack, NJ is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic radiographic procedures following established protocols. You will explain procedures, position patients, operate imaging equipment, and maintain radiation safety practices to ensure high-quality images.

Responsibilities include reviewing physician orders, verifying patient identity, communicating medical history, and contributing to QA programs while supporting