Special Procedures Techn(Pd)
Company: Hackensack Meridian Health
Location: North Bergen
Posted on: January 19, 2023
Job Description:
Description: How have you impacted someone's life today? At
Hackensack Meridian Health our healthcare teams are focused on
changing the lives of our patients by providing the highest level
of care each and every day. From our hospitals, rehab centers and
occupational health teams to our long-term care centers and at-home
care capabilities, our complete spectrum of services will allow you
to apply your skills in multiple settings while building your
career all within New Jersey's premier healthcare system.
The Special Procedures Tech is responsible for performing a variety
of duties to assist
in conducting prescribed specialized radiologic procedures in the
Special Procedures area.
Responsibilties: A day in the life of a Rehabilitation Aide at
Hackensack Meridian Health includes:
- Maintains adequate inventory of materials and various supplies
and recommends
procurement of necessary supplies.
- Coordinates scheduling of patients with admitting department,
referring physicians,
nursing staff and inter-departmental sections.
- Documents all charges and radiology charges for each exam.
- Provides instruction to technologists and auxiliary personnel
through formal and
informal education.
- Maintains standards of radiation safety throughout the
department.
- Assists Radiologists and other qualified physicians (under
Radiologist supervision) in
performing Special Procedure.
- Calculates and selects proper electronic and technical factors,
positions patients, and
adjusts x-ray table to achieve optimum radiographs.
- Ensures patients' safe transfer into and out of Special
Procedures suite.
- Processes all radiographic and prepares film/images for review
by radiologist.
- Organizes and coordinates studies with previous x-ray
studies.
- Uses sterile techniques while assisting or setting up sterile
trays and necessary
equipment.
- Maintains special procedures room for cleanliness, supplies,
etc, following each exam.
- Operates radiographic equipment integrally with mechanical
injector at injection rate and amount directed by radiologist.
- Provides direct patient care to all age groups from neonatal to
geriatrics.
- Identifies the needs of the patient population served and
modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e.,
age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.).
This process includes communicating with the patient, parent,
and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age,
educational, literacy, etc.).
- Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
- Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of
behavior. Qualifications: Knowledge, Education and Skills Required:
- Graduate of an approved School of Radiography.
- One-year experience in Special Procedures.
- Registration with the ARRT. Required Certification/Licensing:
- Possess current NJ State Radiology License. Preferred
Certification/Licensing:
- VI or CV certification by the American Registry of Radiologic
Technologists (ARRT).
Keywords: Hackensack Meridian Health, North Bergen , Special Procedures Techn(Pd), Other , North Bergen, New Jersey
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