Radiology Technologist - $77 per hour

Montefiore Medical Center; Edgewater (NJ); On-site; USD 87,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Medical Center is seeking a Radiology Technologist in Edgewater, New Jersey. The position requires NY PA licensure, a master’s degree, and XRAY/CATSCAN/MRI knowledge. Day shift with weekends may be required; prior radiology experience is preferred. This is a staff, full-time role with ongoing employment.

The Radiology team emphasizes patient throughput, contrast injections, and coordination with MRI/CT. Strong safety, documentation, and emergency response skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Licensed and registered PA in New York State.
• Master's Degree required.
• Must pass National Certification Exam and recertification every six years.
• Knowledge of XRAY/CATSCAN/MRI protocols.
• Radiology experience required.

Responsibilities

• Expedite patient care and throughput in the CT/DR Radiology area and MRI.
• Perform contrast injections and document labs/results.
• Assist in emergency interventional procedures.
• Provide care during night shift rotation and respond to emergencies.
• Transfers acutely ill patients and keeps supervisors informed.

Skills

Radiology

MRI knowledge

Education

Master's Degree

Licensed and registered PA in NY

Job description

Montefiore Medical Center is seeking a Radiology Technologist for a job in Edgewater, New Jersey.

Job Description & Requirements

• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

City/State:

Bronx, New York

Montefiore Medical Center is seeking a Radiology Technologist for a job in Edgewater, New Jersey.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Radiology Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

City/State:

Bronx, New York

Grant Funded:

No

Department:

RAD - IMAGING GUNHILL

Bargaining Unit:

1199

Work Shift:

Day

Work Days:

WEEKENDS

Scheduled Hours:

7:30 AM-5 PM

Scheduled Daily Hours:

9.5 HOURS

Hourly Rate:

$76.52

For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.

The Physician Assistant monitors the patients while in Radiology, andexpedites patients throughout Radiology in a timely fashion with primary focus in MRI/CT department. Outpatient management to perform injections for contrast studies, protocol MRI/CT studies and patient safety. Obtain relevant history, perform a complete or focused physical exam and procures; previous diagnostic testing results. Emergency treatment of any/all contrast adverse reactions resulting from IV administration of same, including follow up. The PA is the first respondent for any adverse patients' incident. Occasional International procedure participation in the monitoring and/care of acutely ill patients.

This position requires shifts on Saturday and Sunday.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Expedite patient care and throughput in the CT/DR Radiology area and MRI (includes transport/custodial care of patient, if necessary).

Contrast Injection/Consent Forms/Document labs results etc. Performs procedures in a timely and accurate fashion.

Assist in Emergency Interventional procedures dependent on severity of patient. Primary care giver on night shift rotation.

Responds to patient emergencies

Retrieves / stores film collection as needed. Films available for reading and consults.

Attends Radiology conferences, teaching rounds and presents cases.

Transfers acutely ill patients.

Keeps the Nurse Manager and Supervising Physician informed as to the needs, problem areas and suggestions, which may be beneficial to the service.

Behaves in a professional manner at all times, especially when interacting with patients, staff and family. Dress code maintained appropriately.

Interacts with peers in a respectful manner, shares responsibilities and communicates frequently in regard to status of patients.

REQUIREMENTS:

Licensed and registered PA in New York State.

Masters Degree

Must be a graduate of an approved PA program. Must pass National Certification Exam and must pass National Recertification Exam every six years. Must obtain 100 credits of approved CME every two years.

Knowledge of protocol for XRAY/CATSCAN/MRI

Radiology experience required.

Montefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Montefiore Medical Center Job ID #JR228657. Posted job title: Physician Assistant

About Montefiore Medical Center

Montefiore, the University Hospital for Albert Einstein College of Medicine, is one of nation's largest academic medical centers. Those who work here are driven by a passion to serve and a desire to provide excellent care to all. We are agrowing organization and one of New York’s top employers.

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