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Mammography /Xray Tech, Registered QA Specialist

RWJBarnabas Health, Jersey City, NJ, United States


Position: Registered QA Specialist (Per Diem, Day shift).

Location: Jersey City Medical Center, Department: O/P Radiology-Satellite I.

Job Overview
Performs proper radiographic procedures as required by physician orders. Provides patient service using diagnostic, portable and fluoroscopic equipment. Technologist is competent in the production of quality radiographs for proper treatment and diagnosis by physician.

Qualifications

Graduate of approved School of Radiologic Technology

Minimum 3 years experience Mammography

Multiple Modality experience, preferred

Certifications and Licenses Required

Licensed by the State of New Jersey, NJ DEP

Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

Mammography Certification

Maintains required BLS Heart Saver / Health Care Provider course completion

Scheduling Requirements

Flex Schedule

2 Saturdays per month required

Additional Shifts for PTO/Vacation Coverage; weekday and weekend shifts availability a plus

Essential Functions

Assists Radiologists with special examinations

Competent in the operation of all diagnostic equipment, including portable, fluoroscopic and mammography studies

Competent in the use of the computerized system

Is able to review and retrieve requests/reports

Correctly complies with all national patient safety goals and risk reduction procedures and associated policies as applicable to scope of practice

Follows through on all reported equipment problems with appropriate source ex: manufacture, Bio-Medical

Knows proper positioning and technical factors that meet all criteria for quality radiographs

Maintain appropriate records and data on repairs and sensitometry/densitometry

Maintain proper maintenance of cassettes

Maintains clean examining area

Maintains film processors and appropriate levels of films in all areas

Perform radiographic procedures as required by physician within appointment protocols and standard timeframes based on procedure

Properly prepares patients for diagnostic imaging

Uses 2 patient identifiers before initiating procedures

Properly prepares room and equipment for diagnostic imaging

Provides for basic care and comfort needs of the patient

Provides supervision of the diagnostic staff and coordinates all daily activities relative to the operation of the diagnostic section

Understands principles of asepsis when performing using the C-arm in an OR setting

Utilizes proper body mechanics in assisting or transferring patients to X-ray table from wheelchair or stretcher

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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