Radiologic Technologist-PRN

Select Specialty Hospital - NE NJ Rochelle Park • Rochelle Park, NJ

26d • Onsite

About The Position

Select Specialty Hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital providing inpatient post-ICU services to chronically and critically ill patients who need extended healing and recovery. The Radiologic Technologist prepares patients for diagnostic procedures, explains examinations, positions patients, and operates imaging equipment to obtain appropriate images. The role performs diagnostic radiographic, fluoroscopic, and CT examinations in the department and with portable equipment, and may inject IV contrast media as needed. The technologist also completes exam requisitions and scheduling, performs reconstructions and printing protocols, identifies equipment problems, maintains supplies, transports patients as required, and works with floor staff to support excellent patient care. The position is PRN/per diem/as needed in Rochelle Park, New Jersey, and pays $43.00 per hour. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered. The hospital provides an extensive orientation program and potential opportunities for advancement to full-time positions. Part-time/per-diem employees may qualify for 401(k) based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or a subsequent calendar year, and have access to the employee assistance program.

Requirements

• At least two years of experience as a Registered Radiologic Technologist.
• Hold a current state license, as required.
• Have ARRT or CMRT certification.
• Possess Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the start date.
• Be current with continuing education in all fields of licensure.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating facility-specific equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for diagnostic procedures by explaining the process and positioning them to capture appropriate images.
• Operate imaging equipment to produce cross-sectional images of patients’ bones, organs, and tissue.
• Complete requisitions for ordered exams in a timely manner and schedule exams accurately.
• Perform diagnostic radiographic, fluoroscopic, and CT exams in the department and using portable equipment.
• Inject IV contrast media as needed.
• Perform examinations, reconstructions, and printing protocols.
• Identify mechanical and electronic equipment failures and diagnose general problems with radiographic machines and processors.
• Explain procedures and answer patient questions about the equipment or procedure.
• Move and transport patients to and from the department as required.
• Order necessary supplies and maintain par levels.
• Attend required in-services and orientations.
• Work closely with floor staff and build positive relationships to facilitate excellent patient care.

Benefits

• $5,000 sign-on bonus.
• 401(k) eligibility for part-time/per-diem employees who reach 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or a subsequent calendar year.
• Employee assistance program for part-time employees.
• Extensive orientation program.
• Potential opportunity for advancement to full-time employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed