X-Ray Technologist - PRN

Description Join an energetic, patient-focused team! Holmdel Imaging is currently seeking an experienced X-ray Technologist for a PRN position at our outpatient imaging center located in Holmdel, New Jersey.

Job summary

• Under the direction of the
• Radiology
• Medical
• Director, the
• Diagnostic
• Imaging technologist: Performs radiographic procedures and related techniques, producing images at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed independent practitioner. Ensures services are performed in a safe environment in accordance with established guidelines and regulatory requirements. Serves as part of the imaging center team and seeks as well as provides feedback for improved clinical practice. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Receives, relays, and documents verbal, written, and electronic orders in the patient's medical record. Corroborates patient's clinical history with physician's order and procedure, ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed independent practitioner. May also verify informed consent, if applicable. Assumes responsibility for patient needs during procedures. Identifies, prepares, positions patient, and competently performs procedure by using established Radiographic protocols or as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner for diagnostic interpretation or intervention, to achieve the highest quality image. Applies principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others. Evaluates images for technical quality, ensuring proper identification is recorded. Identifies and manages emergency situations. Provides education to patients and other health care providers. Performs ongoing quality assurance activities. Adjusts imaging parameters, patient procedure, or radiographic technique exposure factors to improve the outcome with consideration given to established protocols and other factors influencing image acquisition parameters. Maintains archival storage of digital data as appropriate. Assists in maintaining supply inventory. Establishes ownership of clinical area by taking pride in appearance and readiness of exam rooms, equipment, and supplies. Participates in performance improvement activities. Demonstrates consistent use of AIDET (Acknowledge patient, Introduce yourself, provide Duration/timeline for test, Explain the test, & Thank them for choosing our center) and HEAL ( Hear them out, Empathize, Apologize, & Leap into action to solve) when interacting with patients/customers. Takes the initiative to help other modalities/areas of the Imaging Center as assigned or when work load/area allows. Attends/participates in staff meetings, in-services, and center-wide meetings as scheduled. Performs all other duties as assigned.