A nonexempt position responsible for performing a general x-ray and administrative duties. These
duties include but are not limited to providing clinical and supportive services to patients, providers, and
staff, greeting patients, creating or verifying, analyzing and updating patient insurance information.
Specimen collection, preparing for exams, patient history collection, performing screening procedures
per provider guidelines, relaying instructions to patients, and assisting with other specific practice
procedures (varying by office). May be assigned to various offices including medical specialty
departments. Performs diagnostic radiographic examinations as prescribed by a licensed physician or
chiropractor utilizing radiation producing equipment within established departmental guidelines serving
neonate, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients.
Education & Experience:
• AMA approved, accredited program in Radiologic Technology.
• Six-month experience preferred.
Certification/Licensure:
• New Jersey License required.
• Radiologic Technologist Registry (ARRT) preferred.
• CPR certified required (American Heart Association). AHA BLS
Knowledge & Skills:
• Demonstrates knowledge of exam protocol appropriate to the ages of the patients served
(neonate, pediatric, adult or geriatric).
Physical Requirements:
• Prolonged, extensive or considerable standing and walking.
• Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients.
• Lifts supplies and equipment.
• Subject to potential electrical and radiation hazards.
Position Responsibilities
• Promptly and professionally answers telephone calls. Routes calls appropriately, offering
voice mail, paging, or redirection of calls as needed.
• Explains financial requirements to the patients or responsible parties and collects copays
as required.
• Fulfills organizational responsibilities as assigned including respecting/promoting patient
rights; responding appropriately to emergency codes; sharing problems relating to patients
and/or staff with immediate supervisor.
• Accurately identifies patient to requisition 100% of the time using verbal identification with
outpatient.
• Transports patient to examination room and transfers patient to table, if necessary.
• Provides immobilization devices as required.
• Selects proper technical factors on an individual patient basis.
• Provides radiation protection, such as but not limited to: including proper collimation and
shielding) for patients in accordance with regulatory standards and ALARA principles.
• Explains procedures to patients and families and addresses any concerns.
• Evaluates images for technical quality.
• Prepares image media and necessary documents for interpretation by a radiologist or
privileged physician including an appropriate reason for the examination
BENEFITS INFORMATION:
Inspira Health is a charitable nonprofit health care organization serving communities across southern New Jersey. The system traces its roots to 1899 and comprises three hospitals, two comprehensive cancer centers, eight multi-specialty health centers, and locations throughout South Jersey. These include urgent care; outpatient imaging and rehabilitation; sleep medicine labs; cardiac testing facilities; behavioral health, digestive health and wound care centers; home care and hospice; and more than 35 primary and specialty physician practices in Gloucester, Cumberland, Salem, Camden and Atlantic counties.
Together with our medical staff of more than 1,200 physicians and other health care providers, we provide evidence-based care to help each patient achieve the best possible outcome. Our clinical and support staffs are focused on providing quality care in a safe environment for every patient. And we understand that to provide excellent care to our patients, we must also be sensitive to the needs of their families. The love and support of family can comfort and strengthen patients while aiding the healing process.
In support of our mission to improve the lives of all we serve, the leadership and staff of Inspira Health are dedicated to clinical and service excellence. However, as a leading regional health network, we are committed to doing more than just that. We believe our organization must become a source of inspiration, encouraging everyone to lead healthier lives. This can only be achieved by working together with our communities; by bringing vital services to the towns and neighborhoods we serve; and partnering with like-minded organizations to create a culture throughout our region that fosters good health for everyone.
