Radiology Tech CWR

The Radiologic Technologist I is responsible for obtaining diagnostic radiographic examinations at a technical level not requiring constant supervision and performs all of the essential generic job functions as listed below.

• Produces diagnostic radiographic examinations by positioning patients, providing immobilization devices, selecting proper technical factors based on individual patient needs. Select and operate equipment as required for specific procedures.
• Restricts radiation beam through cone and collimating devices to provide non-exposure of radiation to unaffected parts of the patient.
• Performs portable x-ray examinations in patient rooms, operating rooms, and emergency room.
• Follows operational procedure to identify patient's films with name and x-ray number, correctly mark 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 orderly x-ray room as directed by the head of the department.
• Prepares radiopaque contrast media and assists physician in administering radiopaque mixtures to patient.
• Performs administrative duties related to scheduling appointments, patient's instruction, film filing, maintenance of records, reception of patients, and other administrative duties as required.
• Renders services and/or assistance to all patients depending on the individual patient's needs and abilities in moving, turning, getting on and off the x-ray tables, etc.
• Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 10 lbs., and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day.
• Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
• Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.

Required Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology.
• Completion of clinical and A.R.R.T. requirements.

Preferred Education: N/A

• Must possess New Jersey State License.
• Applicant must be able to meet the requirements for the National Registry and pass such examination.

• Xray OR - Radiology Tech OR experience required
• Requires use of C-arm, O-arm and portable imaging
• 9:30 PM - 8:00 AM
• 4 x 10 hr shift
• Every Other Weekend Required
• Holidays Required as Needed
• No On-Call Required
• No Float Requirement