Radiologist Technologist

CareWell Health Medical Center; East Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CareWell Health Medical Center in East Orange, NJ seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform a variety of diagnostic imaging procedures across age groups, using X-Ray equipment to aid physician diagnoses.

The role requires CT imaging competency, patient positioning, safety procedures, and documentation with computers; candidates must hold ARRT certification and NJ DEP license, plus BLS CPR.

Qualifications

• Graduate of AMA-approved certificate program or an A.A.S. in Radiologic Technology.
• Currently certified: ARRT in Radiography and NJ DEP license.
• BLS CPR certification from American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Position patients for imaging exams and monitor during procedures.
• Explain procedures and answer patient questions.
• Prepare equipment and examination rooms for imaging.
• Document information with computers and report to physicians.
• Produce diagnostic images of soft tissues and administer contrast when needed.

Skills

Patient positioning

Safety procedures

Patient communication

Documentation

Education

AMA-approved Radiologic Technology certificate / A.A.S.

ARRT Certification

NJ DEP Diagnostic Radiography license

BLS CPR (AHA)

Tools

X-Ray equipment

CT imaging

PACS / radiology software

Job description

Job Summary Under general supervision, and following established procedures, a variety of technical radiologic procedures are performed on pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, using standard, portable, and/or specialized X-Ray equipment to provide information for physicians for the diagnosis and treatment of patients' illnesses and injuries.

Job Summary Under general supervision, and following established procedures, a variety of technical radiologic procedures are performed on pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, using standard, portable, and/or specialized X-Ray equipment to provide information for physicians for the diagnosis and treatment of patients' illnesses and injuries.

Essential Functions

• Explaining procedures to patients and answering questions.
• Preparing equipment for use as needed.
• Preparing examination rooms for patient exams.
• Positioning patients for imaging exams.
• Monitoring patients during exams.
• Documenting information with computers.
• Reporting important information to the physician.
• Ensuring safety of patients during exams.
• Producing diagnostic images of soft tissues.
• Using sound waves to obtain images of organs and tissues in the body.
• Administering targeted doses of radiation to the patient’s body to treat cancer or other diseases.
• Administering trace amounts of radiopharmaceuticals to a patient to obtain functional information about organs, tissues and bone.
• Measuring bone mineral density at a specific anatomical

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Minimum Education/Certifications

Graduate of 2-year AMA approved Certificate program or A.A.S. Degree in Radiologic Technology

Certification and in possession of a current NJ Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) license in Diagnostic Radiography and in addition The American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT Certification)

BLS CPR by American Heart Association (AHA).

Minimum Work Experience

Demonstrated competency in CT Imaging with a minimum of two years’ experience as an X-Ray Technologist

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

Must be willing to work holidays, weekends and provide additional coverage as needed

Physical Demands Analysis

The following tables detail the individual physical demands using the following six categories: Mobility, Strength, Upper Extremity Postural Activity, Sensory/Perceptual, Work Environment, and Conditions of Work