Radiology Technologist - Per Diem - New Jersey

St. Luke's University Health Network; Belvidere (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Short term disability

Long term disability

Life insurance

Generous PTO

Sick leave

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

St. Luke’s University Health Network in New Jersey seeks a Radiology Technologist to perform diagnostic radiographic procedures with strict radiation safety. The role emphasizes patient identification, quality imaging, and education on procedures.

Candidates must graduate from an ARRT-recognized program (or be ARRT registered/registry eligible), pass registry within a year, hold NJ licensure, and have current BLS validation plus computer skills. Employment offers a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an ARRT recognized education program, or ARRT registered, or ARRT registry eligible.
• Must pass registry within 1 year of hire date.
• NJ staff must have current New Jersey State Radiologic Technologist License and must be registered before date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Identify patient and exam and perform diagnostic radiographic services with care.
• Maintain technical continuity of care and educate radiology procedures to patients.
• Demonstrate competency in RIS/HIS modules related to job responsibilities.
• Assist in data gathering for Radiology Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement.
• Ensure equipment and supplies are available for the assigned area.
• Adhere to downtime procedures to ensure continuity of care for patients.
• Pursue ongoing professional development through in-services and continuing education.

Education

ARRT education program/registration eligibility

NJ license + registration before hire

Tools

RIS/HIS modules

Job description

St. Luke’s is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke’s are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient’s ability to pay for health care.

The Radiology Technologist performs diagnostic radiographic procedures adhering to the principle of radiation protection, according to local, state and federal standards.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Properly identifies patient and exam and performs diagnostic radiographic services on patients with the maximum amount of care, while evaluating the technical quality

• Responsible for successful technical continuity of care and education of radiological procedures to patients

• Demonstrates competency in the knowledge of the RIS/HIS modules appropriate to their job responsibilities

• Assists in gathering and recording data for Radiology Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement program

• Assumes responsibility for assigned area, making sure all equipment and supplies necessary for that area are readily available for use

• Accurately adheres to downtime procedures to assure appropriate information is available resulting in excellent continuity of care for patients

• Maintains responsibility for own professional development through active participation in in-services and/or continuing education programs and maintaining personal education binder

• Provides educational information to the patient regarding their examination

• Annual peer review of films meets department standards. Knowledgeable regarding patient condition, history and appropriate background and information pertinent to proposed examination

• Knowledgeable regarding patient condition, history and appropriate background and information pertinent to proposed examination

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Frequent use of fingers and hands to operate equipment, pull x-ray folders and chart information. Walking or standing for up to 8 hours per shift in 30-minute increments. Pulling, pushing and lifting patients up to 300 pounds with assistance. Lifting and moving objects of up to 50 pounds. Frequent stooping, crouching and bending. Frequently lifting arms above shoulder level. Hearing as it relates to normal conversation. Seeing as it relates to normal vision.

EDUCATION:

Graduate from an ARRT recognized education program, or ARRT registered, or ARRT registry eligible. Must pass registry within 1 year of hire date. NJ staff must have current New Jersey State Radiologic Technologist License (with NJ Dept. of Environmental Protection) and must be registered before date of hire.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Experience as a radiologic technologist preferred, and ongoing training in department procedures. Must rotate through all areas of diagnostic radiology. Current BLS certification required within three months of hire. History of computer usage experience required.

MINIMUM - MAXIMUM COMPENSATION PAY RANGE:

$29.25 - $46.80

St Luke’s University Health Network is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on state requirements.

BENEFIT OFFERINGS:

• health
• dental
• vision
• short term disability
• long term disability
• life insurance
• generous PTO
• sick leave
• professional development opportunities

St. Luke’s University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.