Radiologic Technologist - FT (Days) - Warren Campus

St. Luke’s University Health Network•Phillipsburg, NJ

About The Position

The Radiologic Technologist performs diagnostic radiographic procedures while adhering to radiation-protection principles and local, state, and federal standards. The role requires delivering patient-centered care, evaluating technical quality, maintaining continuity of care, and supporting the Radiology Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement program. The technologist is responsible for assigned work areas, equipment and supplies, accurate downtime procedures, and ongoing professional development. The position rotates through all areas of diagnostic radiology.

Requirements

Graduate from an ARRT-recognized education program, be ARRT registered, or be ARRT registry eligible.
If not already registered, pass the ARRT registry within one year of hire.
New Jersey staff must hold a current New Jersey State Radiologic Technologist License through the NJ Department of Environmental Protection and be registered before the hire date.
Current BLS certification is required within three months of hire.
Experience using computers is required.
Ability to meet the listed physical and sensory requirements, including patient handling and lifting requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a radiologic technologist is preferred.
Ongoing training in department procedures.

Responsibilities

Identify patients and examinations correctly and perform diagnostic radiographic services with appropriate care while evaluating technical quality.
Maintain technical continuity of care and educate patients about radiological procedures and examinations.
Demonstrate competency in the RIS/HIS modules relevant to job responsibilities.
Assist with gathering and recording data for the Radiology Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement program.
Take responsibility for the assigned area and ensure necessary equipment and supplies are available.
Follow downtime procedures accurately to ensure appropriate information is available and continuity of patient care is maintained.
Participate in in-services and continuing education, and maintain a personal education binder as part of professional development.
Provide patients with educational information about their examinations.
Meet department standards in the annual peer review of films.
Review relevant patient condition, history, and background information for proposed examinations.
Rotate through all areas of diagnostic radiology.