Multi-modality Technologist- Atlantic Health Imaging Services @ Parsippany-Full Time Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm

Job description

Multi-Modality
Responsible for the effective delivery of care to patients in a multi-modality setting by operating CT, MR and X-Ray equipment to capture appropriate images.
Principal Accountabilities:
• Demonstrates operating knowledge performing imaging exams in CT, MR and X-Ray and positioning of patients.
• Starts IV lines and prepares and administers contrast material using the power injector.
• Evaluates CT scans for technical quality.
• Ability to follow procedure protocols and guidelines.
• Operates CT scanner equipment in accordance with prescribed radiation standards (ALARA).
• Ensure timely schedule is maintained. Assembles and reviews patient data, history, proper two patient identifiers. Verifies physician orders and pertinent lab work when required.
• Utilizes EPIC, Radiant, and PACS to schedule and transmit images to the Radiologist for interpretation. And ensure information for radiologists' interpretation is available (outside images, reports etc.).
• Contributes to the team and works cooperatively with peers and treats fellow employees in a respectful professional manner.
• Displays the ability to work under stressful and difficult situations.
• Maintains communication between departments as well as physicians to ensure patient safety.
• Ability to complete and maintain proper daily QA records.
• Adheres to standards of care per policy and procedure manual to maintain a safe environment.
• Able to access, interpret, communicate, and deliver age and culturally appropriate care.
• And other duties as assigned by site leadership.

Required:
• Graduate from an accredited school of Radiological Technology, which demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities is also required.
• American Registry of Radiological Technologist (ARRT) - Technologist must maintain advanced certification in at least two imaging modalities (see details below in minimum education section).
• Current State of NJ Licensure as a Radiology Technologist - Certified
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS Certification

Minimum Education FT:
High School diploma
Graduate of approved ARRT program in MRI and CT or must attain second advanced certification within a year.
Current BLS certification. ARMIRT also accepted for MRI but must have NJ X-ray license and ARRT CT credentialing.
Minimum Education PD:
High School diploma - Graduate of approved ARRT program in CT, MRI eligible - current BLS certification.
Minimum Experience:
2+ years