Day-Shift Radiologic Technologist - Precision Imaging

RWJBarnabas Health; Somerville (NJ); On-site; USD 56,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a qualified Radiologic Technologist for a full-time, day shift in Somerville, NJ. The role requires ARRT license and NJ state license, with 40 hours per week and an on-site schedule at RWJUH Somerset.

The position performs radiographic exams with minimal radiation while ensuring high-quality, interpretable images, and involves contrast media handling and PACS processing.

Qualifications

• High school graduate
• Graduation from a recognized two-year School of Radiologic Technology.

Responsibilities

• Performs each requested exam with the minimal amount of radiation to produce a high quality, interpretable radiograph.
• Assists patient to and from the x-ray table when needed.
• Maintains work area in an orderly manner to reduce obstacles to patient movement and to eliminate hazardous situations.
• Responsible for selection and preparation of contrast media used in radiographic examinations and related special examinations.
• In conjunction with the radiologist, determines the appropriate contrast media to be used for a specific examination.
• Prepares the contrast media to ensure proper dosage concentration.
• Administers certain medias when enhancement is necessary.
• Checks for appropriate lab work prior to administration of contrast agents.
• Positions patient to facilitate the physician.
• Follows physician orders and anticipates needs during examinations.
• Responsible for processing radiographic images going to PACS and managing workstations and RIS/HIS entries.
• Reports damaged equipment and ensures correct patient identification on all radiographic images.
• Operates within the RIS/HIS and completes exam requests and documentation.
• Takes diagnostic call and works weekends on a rotating basis.
• Assists in instruction of student technologists.

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a qualified Radiologic Technologist for a full-time, day shift in Somerville, NJ. The role requires ARRT license and NJ state license, with 40 hours per week and an on-site schedule at RWJUH Somerset.

The position performs radiographic exams with minimal radiation while ensuring high-quality, interpretable images, and involves contrast media handling and PACS processing.