Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist/DEXA

Job Title: Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist/DEXA

Location: Toms River CBOC 1051

Duration: 1 year to Long term

Shift: Standard day shift

Hours/Week: 40 Hours/week

Responsibilities:

• Technologists/technicians shall provide patient care and technical skills in the operation of diagnostic radiographic equipment for diagnostic and evaluation purposes. The general duties and requirements applicable to all technologists/technician positions are as follows:
• Prepare the patient for radiographic or sonographic procedures by assessing patient's needs and providing pretest patient education, explaining procedures and answering questions; provide reassurance and support to patient throughout procedure; assure understanding of discharge instructions before patient leaves care area.
• Perform diagnostic imaging examinations according to the service's procedures. Locate and record internal elements of the body, including blood vessels and organs.
• Perform quality control measures for the purpose of ensuring optimal quality images; adjust equipment and position patient to eliminate test artifacts, protect patient from unnecessary radiation exposure by positioning lead shields or limiting the size of x-ray beams.
• Monitor the patient for potentially dangerous physical and emotional changes during the examination; recognize abnormal changes and immediately notify the physician.
• Prepare contrast agents.
• Record pharmaceutical doses accurately (Technologists)
• Nuclear Medicine Technologists prepare doses of radioactive pharmaceuticals and non-radioactive pharmaceuticals.
• Technologists follow all national and local guidelines including those of the Veterans Administration National Health Physics Program.
• Evaluate test results for clarity and accuracy; take corrective action where appropriate.
• Log data into patient information systems, and update file systems for tests
• performed.
• Clean and disinfect equipment and workspace per standard operating procedure.
• Recognize equipment malfunctions and readjust equipment or refer for repair.
• Prepare digital images for interpretation by the radiologist. Electronic images and reports are transmitted digitally via Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS); this eliminates the need to manually file, retrieve, or transport films.
• Practice accurate and timely completion of scheduled and unscheduled work to maximize productivity.
• Practice safety measures in radiography, radiation safety, infection control and environment of care.
• Apply the profession's code of ethics in all aspects of practice.
• Demonstrate a high level of mental and emotional tolerance and even temperament when dealing with patients, families and co-workers, using tact, sensitivity, sound judgment and professional attitudes.
• Communicate with customers (e.g., veterans, family members, and the general public), co-workers and supervisors in a courteous, tactful, friendly and cooperative manner.
• Adhere to all facility and service-level policies and procedures.
• Technologists follow all medical center policies including infection control policies.
• Technologists respond to inquiries related to patient care in a timely manner.
• Technologists write notes in the medical records as needed to document any case that is delayed. Reasons for the delay are specified. The note includes a plan to get the study completed.
• Perform other related duties as required.

 Minimum Qualifications:

• Current unrestricted Radiologic Technologist license.
• ARRT(R) Certification.
• Experience in Bone Densitometry (DEXA).
• BLS Certification.

 Required Experience:

• DEXA/Bone Density studies of lumbar spine, hips, and forearms.
• General Radiography procedures.
• Fluoroscopy support.
• PACS and CR/DR systems.
• Radiation safety practices.

 Required Skills:

• Perform DEXA examinations.
• Conduct diagnostic radiographic studies.
• Position patients and obtain quality images.
• Maintain radiation safety compliance.
• Document procedures in PACS and CPRS.
• Assist physicians during fluoroscopic procedures when needed.

 About our Company: -

22nd Century Technologies Inc., (TSCTI) is one the fastest growing healthcare staffing companies in the United States. With presence in all 50 States and 6000+ employees nationwide, we have been providing unparallel healthcare and technology staffing services to Public and Private sectors for over 26 years.

Started as a technology staffing company in 1997, we have significantly expanded our healthcare practice to both Clinical and Non-Clinical staffing, serving various facilities, healthcare organizations and government agencies. Our ISO certified staffing practices and technology driven staffing procedures – from recruitment to onboarding, along with an internal pre-vetted resume database of healthcare professionals, enable us to serve our customers with their immediate staffing needs.
TSCTI has extensive experience providing Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists and other Allied Health professionals to various states – California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Texas, Vermont, Virginia to name a few, and Our valued relationships with employees as well as commitment to meet and exceed clients’ expectations through our exemplary employees proves our competency in today’s healthcare staffing industry.

Recognized among “Best Company to Work For” by Forbes, 22nd Century Technologies, Inc., consistently exceeds our clients’ expectations by focusing on their absolute satisfaction with jobs while keeping our employees motivated.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.