Radiology Technologist, Berlin Urgent Care - Per Diem - Military veterans preferred

AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.


POSITION SHIFT: Varies

POSITION STATUS: Per Diem/Pool

REQ_NUM: 04-33446

Hours Per Week 0.01

Holidays Required? Yes

Job Category: Radiology

Location: Berlin

Weekends Required? Yes


Description

The Radiology Technologist performs diagnostic x-ray testing according to established departmental procedures, ensuring the delivery of quality patient care. This position may also provide other clinical and administrative assistance such as front desk registration.

The Radiology Technologist performs diagnostic testing as directed by the physician at a competent technical level not requiring constant supervision. This position operates diagnostic equipment, including peripheral equipment, in a safe and efficient manner to obtain optimal test results. The Technologist manages the patient during the diagnostic procedure to meet quality patient care standards. This position ensures supplies are maintained and reports problems with equipment to the appropriate staff member.

The Radiology Technologist also accurately completes patient interviews, collects appropriate specimens, assists the physician with patient exams, maintains departmental inventory, and ensures quality direct patient care and non-professional services as directed by the Registered Nurse.

This position supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts and demonstrating a commitment to teamwork and cooperation.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

• Graduate of an accredited radiological technologist school

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:

• BLS for Healthcare Provider required
• Licensed by the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)
• Registered or registry-eligible with American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT)(R.T.(R)
• If registry-eligible at time of hire, registration is required within one year

EXPERIENCE:

• 1-year diagnostic testing experience preferred
• Must possess the ability to concentrate on fine detail within a hectic environment, constant interruptions and handles several tasks at once
• Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Potential for exposure to the hazards and risk of the hospital environment, blood borne pathogens, including exposure to infectious disease, potential injury and hazardous substances, including electromagnetic radiation. Position requires the ability to stand a majority of the time. Position requires extensive pushing, pulling and lifting of patients and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. The department specific Assessment and Evaluation Tool lists the essential functions of this position.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
This position reports to the leadership within Ambulatory.

The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.



Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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