Radiologic Technologist Lead

RWJ New Brunswick; Bound Brook (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical and Prescription Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & Accidental Death Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Care/Dependent Care FSAs

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits

Discounts Through Partners

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health in New Jersey is seeking a Radiologic Technologist Lead to provide specialized imaging for diagnostic interpretation. This role is based at RWJ New Brunswick with a night shift schedule and requires ARRT certification, NJ radiology licensure, and BLS.

The Lead Radiologic Technologist will perform radiographic procedures, ensure patient safety, manage equipment and PACS processing, and may assist in training student technologists while maintaining high standards of care.

Qualifications

• ARRT certification in Radiation Technology is required.
• NJ radiology license is required.
• BLS certification through AHA is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide radiographic images and position fluoroscopic equipment as instructed.
• Minimize radiation exposure and ensure patient comfort.
• Select and prepare contrast media for examinations as needed.
• Process radiographic images for PACS and ensure correct patient/body part labeling.
• Handle x-ray requests and assist in instruction of student technologists.
• Demonstrate the technical art to student radiographers.

Skills

Patient care

Radiography positioning

Radiation safety

Team instruction

Education

ARRT Certification in Radiation Technology

NJ radiology license

BLS (AHA)

Job description

Job Title: Radiologic Technologist Lead

Location: RWJ New Brunswick

Department: Radiology Diagnostic

Req#: 0000181288

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $50.93 - $61.65 per hour

Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview

To provide a specialized image of a body part for purposes of medical interpretation.

Qualifications

• ARRT Certification in Radiation Technology required.
• NJ radiology license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of radiology technician experience strongly preferred.

Functions: Responsible for

• Providing radiographic images or positioning fluoroscopic equipment, as instructed.
• Minimization of radiation exposure.
• Ensuring patient comfort.
• Selection and preparation of any contrast media used in conjunction with radiographic examinations as well as special examinations.
• Processing radiographic images going to PACS.
• Patient identification and indication of correct body part on all radiographic images.
• Processing x-ray requests.
• Assists in instruction of student technologists.
• Is able to demonstrate the technical art to student radiographers.

Total Rewards Package

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health. RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer