Per Diem Radiologic Technologist Position

Capital Health•Hopewell, NJ

About The Position

Capital Health is seeking a per diem Radiologic Technologist to provide clinical services according to radiology practice standards and support optimal patient care and efficient departmental operations. The technologist applies radiological principles, anatomy, positioning, and imaging techniques, follows radiation protection and safety protocols, and ensures studies are optimized for interpretation. The role includes assisting physicians with studies, recognizing and responding to clinical or emergent problems, and completing related departmental tasks. At the Hamilton location, the technologist also readies, installs, removes, and downloads Holter monitors and performs EKGs as needed.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology.
New Jersey Radiology Technologist License.
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) credential.
AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider.
Diagnostic Radiography License.
Basic computer skills.
Effective verbal communication skills.
Capability to perform on-call, holiday, and weekend work when required.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical radiology services according to practice standards.
Act as a resource to radiography students and other technologists.
Follow radiation protection and safety protocols for patients and staff, and maintain radiation exposure within ALARA limits.
Use patient safety measures, including guard rails, braking mechanisms, shielding, and patient monitoring.
Send images correctly to PACS and follow department protocols to ensure studies are optimized for interpretation.
Assist physicians with studies using standard protocols and appropriate radiation protection and infection control procedures.
Provide excellent patient care and recognize and appropriately address clinical or emergent problems that may interfere with examinations.
Complete ancillary tasks to support efficient and consistent departmental operations.
Enter accurate written and electronic comments with pertinent data to assist radiologists in interpreting imaging studies.
Correctly identify patients and files.
At the Hamilton location, ready, install, remove, and download Holter monitors.
Perform EKGs as needed.
Check orders for correct patient name, ordering physician, imaging, date, and signature; place orders and acknowledge completion of work.
Perform other duties as assigned.