Radiology - Rad Tech

Cynet Health; Neptune Township (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health in Neptune Township, NJ is seeking a Radiology Technologist I for a 13-week assignment. You will obtain diagnostic radiographic examinations, position patients, and use immobilization devices, selecting proper technical factors for each case.

Shifts are 5x8 with hours 11:30 PM - 8:00 AM or 9:30 PM - 8:00 AM. Must hold a state license and meet national registry requirements; new graduates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Diagnostic radiographic examinations required.
• Patient positioning and immobilization techniques.
• Ability to set and adjust X-ray technical factors.
• Knowledge of beam restriction and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Obtain diagnostic radiographic examinations.
• Position patients and ensure immobilization devices are used as needed.
• Select and adjust equipment and technical factors for procedures.
• Maintain an orderly radiography room and complete requisitions.
• Assist with administrative duties related to scheduling and records.

Skills

Radiographic exams

Patient positioning

Immobilization devices

Technical factors

Beam restriction

Job description

Radiology - Rad Tech

Profession: Radiology Tech

Specialty: -

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 5x8

Hours per Shift: 11:30 PM - 8:00 AM or 9:30 PM - 8:00 AM

Experience: Minimum 0 years (new graduates are encouraged to apply)

License: Must possess a state license

Certifications: Must meet the requirements for the national registry and pass the examination

Must-Have:

• Diagnostic radiographic examinations
• Patient positioning
• Immobilization devices
• Technical factors
• Clienttion beam restriction

Description:The Radiologic Technologist I is responsible for obtaining diagnostic radiographic examinations at a technical level not requiring constant supervision.Produces diagnostic radiographic examinations by positioning patients.Provides immobilization devices and selects proper technical factors based on individual patient needs.Selects and operates equipment as required for specific procedures.Restricts radiation beam through cone and collimating devices to non-expose radiation to unaffected parts of the patient.Performs portable x-ray examinations in patient rooms, operating rooms, and emergency rooms.Follows operational procedures to identify patient films with name and x-ray number.Correctly marks film as to side of the patient taken.Develops exposed x-ray film by processing methods available.Completes patient requisitions with technologist initials, date, number, and size of film.Maintains an orderly x-ray room as directed.Prepares radiopaque contrast media and assists physicians in administering radiopaque mixtures to patients.Performs administrative duties related to scheduling appointments, patient instruction, film filing, maintenance of records, and reception of patients.Renders services and/or assistance to all patients depending on individual needs and abilities.Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 10 lbs., and stands for a minimum of 6 hours a day.Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies care to be specific to those needs.Adheres to the standards identified in the organization's competencies.Every other weekend and holidays are required.No on-call or float requirements.