Special Procedure Technologist

RWJBarnabas Health; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 64,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Special Procedures Technologist at RWJUH Rahway Hospital to perform complex radiology angiographic and interventional procedures with strict imaging standards.

You will collaborate with radiologists and nurses, ensure patient safety, position patients, and document exams in EMR/PACS. The role requires NJCXT license or ARRT eligibility and the ability to work day shifts on-site.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technology program.
• NJ Certified X-Ray Technologist (NJCXT) license or ARRT eligibility.
• Active credentials and ability to work with interventional imaging.
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and positions patients for procedures and rapid sequence filming.
• Operates fluoroscopy, diagnostic equipment, and related software safely.
• Assists radiologists during angiographic and interventional procedures.
• Maintains sterile technique and handles interventional supplies.
• Calibrates and maintains equipment and reports malfunctions.
• Monitors radiation safety for staff and patients.
• Documents exams in EMR/PACS promptly.
• Works collaboratively within the imaging department.

Skills

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

Radiologic Technology program graduate

NJCXT license or ARRT eligibility

Tools

PACS

EMR

Job description

Job Title: Special Procedure Technologist

Location: RWJUH Rahway Hospital

Department Name: Special Procedure-Radiology

Req #: 48833

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $46.23- $56.72per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Special Procedures Technologist – RWJBarnabas Health

At RWJBarnabas Health, the Special Procedures Technologist plays a critical role in patient care and operational excellence. Operating with a high level of independence, they perform complex special radiology angiographic and interventional procedures according to strict medical, legal, and professional imaging standards. They are responsible for exercising professional judgment during scans, ensuring accurate patient positioning, delivering age-specific care, and maintaining seamless workflow collaboration within the imaging department.

A typical day for a Special Procedures Technologist may include:

• Prepares patients for procedures, clearly explains the process, and positions patients for rapid sequence filming during contrast media administration
• Operates diagnostic equipment, fluoroscopy tools, computers, and applications safely and effectively to ensure an accurate procedure
• Assist radiologists during angiographic and interventional procedures by scrubbing, circulating, handling supplies, or monitoring activities
• Sets up sterile trays and other equipment following aseptic technique, handles interventional instruments, and observes strict sterile precautions
• Calibrates, maintains, and adjusts equipment, leaves exam rooms in good order, and reports suspected malfunctions immediately to leadership
• Monitors and calls out equipment readings, incorporating strict radiation safety and shielding techniques for staff and patients
• Utilizes EMR and PACS systems to document exams promptly, using secure chat functions to enhance communication and workflow collaboration
• Demonstrates working knowledge of procedure protocols, ensuring that the performance of the exam accurately matches the provider order
• Collaborates professionally in an invasive environment, maintaining inventory by charging supplies used, reordering, and storing deliveries promptly
• Demonstrates initiative, flexibility, strong professional attendance, and the ability to arrive on time and begin working immediately

This role might be for you if:

• Clear, compassionate communication defines how you interact with patients, families, and colleagues
• Attention to detail and clinical precision guide your work every day, understanding that errors have serious consequence
• You remain calm and highly adaptable while managing a fast-paced retail environment
• Patient safety, accurate drug evaluation, and delivering high-quality pharmaceutical care are your top priorities
• You enjoy working collaboratively with providers, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams
• Continuous learning, inventory awareness, and operational efficiency motivate you
• Creating a positive, reassuring, and legally compliant patient experience is central to your approach

To be considered for this Special Procedures Technologist opportunity:

• Graduate of an approved school of Radiologic Technology or equivalent imaging program
• Problem-solving, critical thinking, decisive judgment, collaboration, and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Active New Jersey Certified X-Ray Technologist (NJCXT) license or active status
  National registry eligibility with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiography, ARRT (R)
• Working knowledge of interventional supplies, specialized tools, and sterile field maintenance protocols
• Proficiency using and troubleshooting PACS networks and standard EMR workflows
• Strong professional reliability with a history of excellent attendance and punctuality metrics