Travel Radiology Technician - $2,380 per week

Tact Staff is seeking a travel Radiology Technician for a travel job in Hackensack, New Jersey. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Radiology Technician Discipline: Allied Health Professional Start Date: ASAP Duration: 13 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 8 hours Employment Type: Travel - 1 Job Summary:The Radiologic Technologist I is responsible for obtaining diagnostic radiographic examination at a technical level not requiring constant supervision and performs all of the essential generic job functions as listed below.Essential Generic Job Functions (List in order of importance):-Produces diagnostic radiographic examinations by positioning patients, providing immobilization devices, selection proper technical factors based on individual patient needs. Select and operate equipment as required for specific procedures.-Restricts radiation beam through cone and collimating devices to provide non-exposure of radiation to unaffected parts of the patient.-Performs portable x-ray examinations in patient rooms, operating rooms and emergency room.-Follows operational procedure to identify patient’s films with name and x-ray number, correctly mark film as to side of the patient taken.-Develops exposed x-ray film by processing methods available.-Completes patient requisitions with technologist initials, date, number, and size of film.-Maintains orderly x-ray room as directed by the head of the department.-Prepares radiopaque contrast media and assists physician in administering radiopaque mixtures to patient.-Performs administrative duties related to scheduling appointments, patient’s instruction, film filing, maintenance of records, reception of patients and other administrative duties as required.-Renders services and/or assistance to all patients depending on the individual patient’s needs and abilities in moving, turning, getting on and off the x-ray tables, etc.-Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 10 lbs. and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day.-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.).-Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies. Minimum of 2 years of experience in acute care facility. Must be able to work independently in these areas' emergency room, Trauma pts Must have OR experience. Portables Peds experience Required Education:-High school diploma or equivalent.-Completion of an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology.-Completion of clinical and A.R.R.T. requirements.Preferred Education:-N/ARequired Certifications & Licensure:-Must possess New Jersey State License.-Applicant must be able to meet the requirements for the National Registry and pass such examination.Preferred Certifications & Licensure:-N/A Tact Medical Staffing Job ID 495348. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Tech - X-ray/Rad Tech About Tact Staff Our nurses choose Tact assignments because it provides the opportunity to take on new challenges in their careers while they travel across the United States and gain enriching experiences on a professional and personal level. Our dedicated team of staffing consultants will work with you and be your advocate as you choose to embark on new assignments. Our team is committed to providing our nurses and allied professionals with the most rewarding healthcare assignments and choices at primer healthcare institutions nationwide. Let us handle the details; you choose the job and location that are right for you. Be Adventurous, Make a Difference , Travel with Tact. Be Adventurous - Becoming a travel nurse or allied professional is not only a professional adventure, but a personal adventure as well. It is an opportunity to challenge yourself, to explore a new place, and try amazing food Make a Difference - Nurses and allied professionals make such a huge difference in so many lives. The care and compassion you show to your patients, does not go unnoticed. We know how important your jobs is, which is why we take our job as recruiters so seriously. Being able to place nurses and allied professionals in hospitals, where you are doing something as crucial as saving lives, is something we feel thankful to be able to do. Travel with Tact - From the moment we receive your resume we begin trying to build a relationship with you. We know the importance of becoming your friend, before becoming your recruiter. Building friendly, yet professional relationships allows us to discover what you truly want and don't want in a travel assignment.