Per Diem Radiology Tech

Capital Health System, Inc.; Hopewell (VA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Savings and Investment Plan

Disability Benefits – STD

Sick Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Capital Health is seeking a Radiology Technologist to provide clinical radiology services and support patient care in a hospital setting. The role emphasizes radiation safety, accurate imaging, and collaboration with radiologists and staff.

On-call availability and basic computer skills are required. Qualifications include graduation from an accredited radiologic technology program, NJ Radiology Technologist License, ARRT certification, and AHA BLS; an Associate’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited radiologic technology program.
• New Jersey Radiology Technologist License.
• ARRT certification.
• AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider.
• Associate’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical radiology services following practice standards.
• Maintain ALARA radiation safety and monitor exposure.
• Assist with imaging studies and patient care.
• Ensure correct patient identification and study orders.
• Enter data and document findings for radiologists.
• Readies, installs, removes, and downloads Holter monitors where applicable.

Skills

On-call readiness

Basic computer skills

Education

Graduate of radiologic technology program

New Jersey Radiology Technologist License

ARRT certification

AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider

Associate’s degree preferred

Job description

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region. Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

Pay Range: $39.00 - $39.00

Position Overview

Provides clinical services according to radiology practice standards and acts as a resource to radiography students and other technologists to ensure optimal patient care and efficient departmental operations. Demonstrates radiation protection and safety for patients and staff as outlined in department protocols and regulatory guidelines. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of radiological principles and theory, anatomy, positioning, and technique for obtaining optimal imaging studies. Demonstrates patient safety by use of guard rails, breaking mechanisms, shielding, and patient monitoring. Maintains radiation exposure reading within the ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) limits. Demonstrates competence in correctly sending images to PACS. Adheres to department policies and protocols to ensure that all studies are optimized for interpretation. Assists physicians in the performance of various studies using standard department protocols and appropriate radiation protection and infection control procedures. Performs excellent patient care. Recognizes clinical and emergent problems that may interfere with exams and take appropriate action to resolve them and produce the most desirable outcome. Completes ancillary tasks to ensure efficient and consistent departmental operations. Enters written and electronic data accurately in comments to provide all pertinent data to radiologists to assist in the interpretation of imaging studies. Identifies correctly patients and files to ensure a high degree of accuracy. If working at Hamilton, readies, installs, removes, and downloads holter monitors. Performs EKGs as needed. Checks all orders for correct patient name, ordering physician, imaging, date, and signature. Places orders and acknowledges completion of work. Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology. New Jersey Radiology Technologist License. American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Associate’s degree preferred.

Experience: No previous experience required.

Other Credentials: AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider, Diagnostic Radiography License.

Knowledge and Skills: Capability to perform on-call, holiday, and weekend work when required.

Special Training: Basic computer skills.

Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities: Effective verbal communication skills.

Usual Work Day: 8 Hours

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT Frequent physical demands include: Standing , Walking , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead , Pinching/fine motor activities Occasional physical demands include: Sitting , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Squat/kneel/crawl , Wrist position deviation , Keyboard use/repetitive motion Continuous physical demands include: Talk or Hear Lifting Floor to Waist 40 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 40 lbs.

Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing

Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens , Airborne Communicable Disease , Radiation

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
• Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
• Sick Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program

The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.