Per Diem Radiologic Technologist Position

Capital Health (US)•Hopewell, NJ

About The Position

Capital Health is hiring a per diem Radiologic Technologist to provide clinical services according to radiology practice standards. The technologist supports optimal patient care and efficient departmental operations, serves as a resource to radiography students and other technologists, and applies radiological principles, anatomy, positioning, and imaging techniques to obtain quality studies. The role includes protecting patients and staff from radiation exposure, maintaining exposure within ALARA limits, correctly sending images to PACS, and following department protocols to optimize studies for interpretation. The technologist assists physicians with studies using appropriate radiation protection and infection-control procedures, provides excellent patient care, responds to clinical or emergent problems, and accurately enters information and identifies patients and files. At Hamilton, duties also include preparing and managing Holter monitors, performing EKGs as needed, and checking and processing orders. Other duties may be assigned.

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 services according to radiology practice standards and support optimal patient care and efficient departmental operations.
Act as a resource to radiography students and other technologists.
Apply radiological principles, anatomy, positioning, and technique to obtain optimal imaging studies.
Use patient-safety measures, including guard rails, braking mechanisms, shielding, and patient monitoring.
Maintain radiation exposure within ALARA limits and follow radiation protection and safety protocols.
Send images correctly to PACS and follow department policies and protocols to optimize studies for interpretation.
Assist physicians with studies using standard department protocols and appropriate radiation protection and infection-control procedures.
Provide patient care, recognize clinical or emergent problems that may interfere with exams, and take appropriate action.
Complete ancillary tasks and accurately enter written and electronic comments and pertinent information for radiologists.
Correctly identify patients and files.
At Hamilton, 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 completed work.
Perform other duties as assigned.