Travel Radiology Technician
Hackensack, NJ
Tact Staff
5x8 hrs

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Job Summary:The Radiologic Technologist I is responsible for obtaining diagnostic radiographic examination at a technical level not requiring constant supervision and performs all of the essential generic job functions as listed below.Essential Generic Job Functions (List in order of importance):-Produces diagnostic radiographic examinations by positioning patients, providing immobilization devices, selection 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.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in acute care facility. Must be able to work independently in these areas' emergency room, Trauma pts 
Must have OR experience.
Portables Peds experience
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/ARequired Certifications & Licensure:-Must possess New Jersey State License.-Applicant must be able to meet the requirements for the National Registry and pass such examination.Preferred Certifications & Licensure:-N/A