Radiology Technologist - $77 per hour

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

Job summary

Montefiore Medical Center in Englewood Cliffs, NJ seeks a Radiology Technologist for day shifts, including weekend work. The role requires PA licensure in NY, a Master’s degree, and radiology experience with XRAY/MRI/CT protocols. Start ASAP; ongoing staff position with a 7:30 AM–5:00 PM schedule.

The department RAD - IMAGING GUNHILL oversees imaging services and emphasizes safety and efficiency in patient care. A union environment (1199) and weekend coverage are noted in the posting.

Qualifications

• Licensed and registered PA in New York State.
• Masters Degree and graduate of an approved PA program.
• National Certification and Recertification exams completed on schedule.
• XRAY/CATSCAN/MRI protocol knowledge.
• Radiology experience required.

Responsibilities

• Expedite patient care and throughput in CT/DR Radiology and MRI.
• Perform contrast injections and document labs; ensure timely procedures.
• Assist in emergency interventional procedures depending on severity.
• Respond to patient emergencies and manage film storage when needed.
• Participate in radiology conferences and teaching rounds.

Skills

Radiology Technologist

Education

Masters Degree

Job description

Montefiore Medical Center is seeking a Radiology Technologist for a job in Englewood Cliffs, 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, and expedites 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.

About Montefiore Medical Center

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