Travel CT Technologist - $2,412 per week

Company: Hackensack Meridian Health - 30 Prospect Avenue
Location: Hackensack
Posted on: November 4, 2024

Job Description:

• Job Details
• 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.
• 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.).
• Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.
  • Job Requirements
  • 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 experience required.
  • Peds experience required.

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