Radiologist Technologist

Job description

Job Summary
Under general supervision, and following established procedures, a variety of technical radiologic procedures are performed on pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, using standard, portable, and/or specialized X-Ray equipment to provide information for physicians for the diagnosis and treatment of patients' illnesses and injuries.
Essential Functions
• Explaining procedures to patients and answering questions.
• Preparing equipment for use as needed.
• Preparing examination rooms for patient exams.
• Positioning patients for imaging exams.
• Monitoring patients during exams.
• Documenting information with computers.
• Reporting important information to the physician.
• Ensuring safety of patients during exams.
• Producing diagnostic images of soft tissues.
• Using sound waves to obtain images of organs and tissues in the body.
• Administering targeted doses of radiation to the patient’s body to treat cancer or other diseases.
• Administering trace amounts of radiopharmaceuticals to a patient to obtain functional information about organs, tissues and bone.
• Measuring bone mineral density at a specific anatomical

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Minimum Education/Certifications
Graduate of 2-year AMA approved Certificate program or A.A.S. Degree in Radiologic Technology
Certification and in possession of a current NJ Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) license in Diagnostic Radiography and in addition The American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT Certification)
BLS CPR by American Heart Association (AHA).
Minimum Work Experience
Demonstrated competency in CT Imaging with a minimum of two years’ experience as an X-Ray Technologist
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Must be willing to work holidays, weekends and provide additional coverage as needed
Physical Demands Analysis:
The following tables detail the individual physical demands using the following six categories: Mobility, Strength, Upper Extremity Postural Activity, Sensory/Perceptual, Work Environment, and Conditions of Work