Radiologic Technologist, Radiology Diagnostic

at  RWJBarnabas Health

Req #: 0000164107
Category: Radiology and Imaging
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: Trinitas Regional Medical Center
Department: Radiology-Diagnostic

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS:

• Shift working, 8:00 4:30pm
• Monday-Friday
• FT

• Demonstrate working knowledge of exam protocols including prep, positioning, safety, technique, processing and image labeling
• Operate Radiology equipment in a safe and efficient manner. Keep room and equipment clean and in good order
• Report all equipmentmalfunctions to supervisor
• Produce high quality radiographs including proper positioning, markers, shielding, technique and image quality
• Track status of exams to completion using RIS
• Demonstrate working knowledge of order entry system and accurately place orders
• Perform necessary QA and record keeping functions routinely or as assigned
• Effectively communicate exam instructions to patients, answer questions and allay anxiety
• Use translation system when needed
• Achieve IV Contrast Administrative competence if desired (required fro CT and MRI techs) and MRI tecand safely administers contrast media
• Transport patients from holding area to exam rooms and to and/or from ER when necessary
• Assist with transport of patient fromunit to/from Radiology department
• Operate equipment in surgical suite
• Observe sterile precautions
• Anticipate needs of surgeon
• Utilize PACS and CR system and enter accurately identified and labeled images of patients
• Retrieve old images and films, when necessary
• Supervise radiology students and perform evaluations when necessary