Radiology Tech

Job Title: Radiology Tech- X ray tech/ CT tech

Locations: Holmdel, Hackensack, Neptune, Red Bank - NJ

Duration: 3 - 6 months+

Shift: Hours per week-36-40

Days per Week- 03-05

Hours per day- 08-12

Day noon shifts available

Duties:

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 rooms.

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.

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.). Essential Generic Job Functions

Education & certifications:

New Jersey State License (NJDEP license)

Completion of clinical and A.R.R.T. requirements

BLS- AHA required