Radiology Technologist - Per Diem - New Jersey

sluhn; Phillipsburg (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Sick leave

Professional development

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a Radiology Technologist to perform diagnostic radiographic procedures adhering to radiation safety standards and provide high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities include patient identification, exam execution, data collection for QA programs, and ongoing professional development. Requires ARRT certification/eligibility and NJ licensure with BLS within three months of hire.

Qualifications

• ARRT certification/registry or eligibility as required by NJ licensing
• Current BLS certification within three months of hire
• History of computer usage experience

Responsibilities

• Identifies patient and exam and performs diagnostic radiographic services with maximal care and quality.
• Ensures technical continuity of care and patient education on radiological procedures.
• Demonstrates competency with RIS/HIS modules relevant to the role.
• Contributes data for Radiology Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement programs.
• Maintains readiness of equipment and supplies for the assigned area.
• Adheres to downtime procedures to ensure complete information is available for patient care.
• Participates in continuing education and maintains professional development records.
• Provides patient education regarding the examination.
• Performs annual peer review of films and considers patient condition and history for proper background information.

Education

ARRT certification/registry

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:

• St. Lukes offers comprehensive health, dental, vision, short term and long term disability, life insurance, generous PTO, sick leave and professional development opportunities.
• Join us to experience a supportive workplace with a focus on your growth and well-being.

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