Englewood Health, a leading healthcare system comprising Englewood Hospital and the Englewood Health Physician Network, is committed to delivering exceptional patient care across northern New Jersey. We are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member can bring their skills, creative ideas, positive approaches, and a commitment to excellence. Join our dynamic team and contribute to our mission of transforming the lives of the patients and communities we serve.
Job Summary:
Provides patient services using imaging modalities. Performs radiographic procedures at a technical level. Responsible for maintaining supply levels. Demonstrates service excellence in all interactions by exemplifying SE standards.
Department: Englewood Hospital Imaging and Therapeutics at Jersey City
Location: Jersey City, NJ
Status: Full time
Shift: Days
Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Job Essentials:
At all times, lives the values of the organization especially as they are expressed in the Services Excellence standards in performing each of the following:
- Prepares room and equipment for radiologic procedures.
- Cleans and disinfects X-ray room and equipment.
- Prepares patient X-ray exams and procedures.
- Examines requisition identity information such as procedure requested and any other special notes or comments.
- Explains exams and procedures, positions patient and assists patient at end of procedure.
- Ensures that patients are as comfortable as possible during exam.
- Processes images and produces copies of images as requested.
- Operate DEXA scanners, ensuring they are set to the correct positions and settings to produce high-quality, detailed images.
- Provides appropriate information on images with respects to patient, position, time date, name, uses markers, and as required, by specific procedure.
- Measures patient to assist in selecting desired technique factors.
- Maintains technique charts.
- Uses immobilization devices, selects MA, time and KV, and provides lead shields to produce quality radiographs and provide radiation protection.
- Maintains the necessary supplies in x-ray/DEXA rooms.
- Informs Manager of any unusual occurrences with respect to equipment. Informs nurse manager of any unusual occurrences with respect to the patient and daily operations.
- Observes patient and machine during procedures.
- Position may require to cover multiple offsite locations including the Hospital.
- Interacts with the patient and responds to his/her needs within a context which recognizes the growth and development process, or the aging process of that patient.
- Provides services to male and female patients of all age groups.
- Uses the online Safety Reporting System to report patient safety incidents that occur in the department.
- Performs other related duties as required.
- May be required to float to the Main Hospital or other off site departments, up to 10% annually.
Education Requirements:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Satisfactory completion of a two year AMA approved Radiologic Technology Program.
- A minimum of one year experience in diagnostic X-ray.
License/Certification/Registry:
- Must be New Jersey licensed.
- Must be A.R.R.T registered.