Provides clinical services according to radiology practice standards and acts as a resource to radiography students and other technologists to ensure optimal patient care and efficient departmental operations. Demonstrates radiation protection and safety for patients and staff as outlined in department protocols and regulatory guidelines. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of radiological principles and theory, anatomy, positioning, and technique for obtaining optimal imaging studies. Demonst... more details
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Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.
Position Overview:
Provides clinical services according to radiology practice standards and acts as a resource to radiography students and other technologists to ensure optimal patient care and efficient departmental operations. Demonstrates radiation protection and safety for patients and staff as outlined in department protocols and regulatory guidelines. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of radiological principles and theory, anatomy, positioning, and technique for obtaining optimal imaging studies.
Demonstrates patient safety by use of guard rails, breaking mechanisms, shielding, and patient monitoring. Maintains radiation exposure reading within the ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) limits.
Demonstrates competence in correctly sending images to PACS.
Adheres to department policies and protocols to ensure that all studies are optimized for interpretation.
Assists physicians in the performance of various studies using standard department protocols and appropriate radiation protection and infection control procedures.
Performs excellent patient care. Recognizes clinical and emergent problems that may interfere with exams and take appropriate action to resolve them and produce the most desirable outcome.
Completes ancillary tasks to ensure efficient and consistent departmental operations. Enters written and electronic data accurately in comments to provide all pertinent data to radiologists to assist in the interpretation of imaging studies.
Identifies correctly patients and files to ensure a high degree of accuracy.
If working at Hamilton, readies, installs, removes, and downloads holter monitors. Performs EKGs as needed. Checks all orders for correct patient name, ordering physician, imaging, date, and signature. Places orders and acknowledges completion of work.
Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology. New Jersey Radiology Technologist License. American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Associate’s degree preferred.
Experience: No previous experience required.
Other Credentials: AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider, Diagnostic Radiography License
Knowledge and Skills: Capability to perform on-call, holiday, and weekend work when required.
Special Training: Basic computer skills.
Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities: Effective verbal communication skills.
Lifting Floor to Waist 40 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 40 lbs.
Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing
Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens , Airborne Communicable Disease , Radiation
Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical. Capital Health will require all applicants (including contractors, travelers and consultants) to have an annual flu vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions.
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