Radiological Technologist - Per Diem

University Hospital; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 66,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage

Dental & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) & FSA

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Pension Plan

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional Development

Job summary

University Hospital in Newark, NJ is seeking a Radiological Technician I to deliver x-ray services for inpatients and outpatients. You will perform radiographic procedures, ensure ALARA practices, and maintain professional interactions with patients and staff.

The role requires current NJ DEP Diagnostic Radiography license and ARRT certification (or eligibility); prior experience preferred. Training will cover Bone Density, CPR/BLS, and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current NJ Department of Environmental Protection Diagnostic Radiography license and current ARRT certification or be ARRT eligible.
• One (1) year of experience in Diagnostic Radiology preferred.
• Trained to become proficient in Bone Density scans and maintain BLS/CPR certification.
• Must pass a medical evaluation and a respirator fit test and wear an N95 respirator as a condition of employment.
• Annual Respirator Fit Testing required.
• Must be certified in MRI; CT; Angiography.

Responsibilities

• Explains the exam to the patient according to age-specific needs to gain cooperation and optimize results.
• Positions, immobilizes, and images patients according to protocols and equipment.
• Determines proper exposure factors and verifies informed consent.
• Accesses RIS/PACS and reviews images for interpretation.
• Prepares patients for procedures and provides instructions to minimize anxiety.
• Operates and cares for radiology equipment and related devices.

Skills

Radiology procedures

Patient interaction

Equipment operation

Job description

Overview

About the Role

The primary purpose of the Radiological Technician I position is to provide x-ray services for inpatients and outpatients of the University Hospital. Performs radiographic procedures and other functions related to the production of x-rays of accurate and diagnostic radiographs for interpretation by a licensed practitioner. Exercises professional judgment throughout the performance of his/her duties and maintains a demeanor that supports the values and mission of The 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

• Must possess a current NJ Department of Environmental Protection Diagnostic Radiography license and current ARRT certification or be ARRT eligible.
• One (1) year of experience in Diagnostic Radiology preferred. Computer literacy.
• The successful candidate will be trained to become proficient in Bone Density scans and 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

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 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

The expected salary range for this position is TT/2800: Probationary Rate $48.54, 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.