Multi-Competent Imaging Technologist - CT SCAN / MRI - Per-Diem

University Hospital; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 64,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation Time

Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage

Dental & Vision Insurance

HSA & FSA

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Pension Plan

Pet Insurance

EAP

Professional Development

Job summary

University Hospital in Newark, NJ is seeking a Multi-Competent Imaging Technologist to provide Radiology services including x-ray, MRI, and CT, for inpatients and outpatients. You will perform radiographic procedures, ensure ALARA compliance, and maintain professional interaction with patients and staff.

Required: NJ DEP Diagnostic Radiography license, ARRT certification (or ARRT eligible within 1 year), 2 years Radiology experience, BLS, and respirator fit testing.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in Diagnostic Radiology.
• Current NJ DEP Diagnostic Radiography license and ARRT certification (or ARRT eligible).
• BLS/CPR certification required.
• Able to pass medical eval and respirator fit test (N95).
• Annual respirator fit testing required.
• MRI/CT angiography certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Explain exams to patients according to age-specific needs to gain cooperation and minimize anxiety.
• Position and image patients per departmental protocols and equipment to demonstrate area of interest.
• Determine proper exposure factors and verify informed consent where required.
• Access patient records via RIS and PACS; review images on CT/MRI/Interventional consoles.
• Corroborate clinical history with procedures and document information.
• Prepare patients for procedures and provide instructions to obtain desired results.
• Operate equipment and administer contrast agents; monitor patients during procedures.

Skills

Radiology experience

BLS certification

N95 respirator fit test

MRI/CT certification

Education

NJ DEP Diagnostic Radiography license

ARRT certification

ARRT eligible (within 1 year)

Job description

Overview

About the Role

The primary purpose of the Multi-Competent Imaging Technologist position is to provide Radiology services, including x ray energy, magnetic resonance and computer processing techniques for inpatients and outpatients of University Hospital. Performs radiographic procedures to demonstrate vascular structures for the interpretation and/or therapeutic intervention by, or at the request of a licensed practitioner. Exercises professional judgment throughout the performance of his/her duties and maintains a demeanor that supports the values and mission of University Hospital. Contributes and functions as a cohesive member of the department, ensuring that all interaction with patients, physicians, nurses, administrators, and other members of the hospital staff are professional and in accordance with the established guidelines of the institution. Performs procedures in compliance with NJ Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) standards and the principals of As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA).

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• Explains the exam to the patient according to age-specific needs to gain cooperation, minimize anxiety and optimize desired results.
• Positions, immobilizes, and images patients according to approved departmental protocols as well as equipment to best demonstrate the anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability. Selects appropriate pulsing sequences respecting established protocols and other factors influencing acquisition parameters.
• Determines proper and satisfactory radiographic technique exposure factors.
• Verifies informed consent where required.
• Scans and accesses patient record via Radiology Information System (RIS) and Picture Archive Communications System (PACS).
• Accesses images for review on the console of the CT, MRI and Interventional Suite as well as from PACS.
• Corroborates patients clinical history with procedure assuring information is documented.
• Prepares patient for procedures; providing instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety.
• Independently operates and cares for equipment and other technical instruments/associated equipment to achieve desired results used for administration of contrast agents, patient monitoring, surgical instruments to achieve desired results.
• Selects appropriate program respecting established protocols and other factors influencing data acquisition parameters.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

Required:

• Must possess a current NJ Department of Environmental Protection Diagnostic Radiography license and current ARRT certification or be ARRT eligible.
• If ARRT eligible, must attain certification within one (1) year of employment and maintain throughout employment.
• Two (2) years of experience in Diagnostic Radiology required.
• Computer literacy.
• The successful candidate must maintain valid certification by the American Heart Association in Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR.
• The individual must be able to pass a medical evaluation and a respirator fit test and wear an N95 particulate filter respirator mask in accordance with PEOSHA standards as a condition of employment.
• Annual Respirator Fit Testing required.
• Must be certified in the service to which the candidate is applying MRI; Cat Scan (CT); Angiography

What We Offer

• Vacation Time
• Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development

Compensation

In compliance with New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is $56.04 per hour, University Hospital considers multiple factors when determining compensation, including (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s relevant work experience, education and training, key skills, internal equity, market data, and organizational needs.The expected salary range for this position is in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law; final compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

About Us

University Hospital is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation.