Travel Radiologic Technologist I - $2,219 per week Job in Edison, NJ

BLS
State Licensure

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.
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.
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.

Required Skills & Experience: - N/A
Preferred Skills & Experience: - N/A