Radiology Tech - Per Diem - Varied Shift - Radiology RMC
About The Position
Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region. Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates. The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time). Pay Range: $39.00 - $39.00 Position Overview Provides clinical services according to radiology practice standards and acts as a resource to radiography students and other technologists to ensure optimal patient care and efficient departmental operations. Demonstrates radiation protection and safety for patients and staff as outlined in department protocols and regulatory guidelines. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of radiological principles and theory, anatomy, positioning, and technique for obtaining optimal imaging studies. Demonstrates patient safety by use of guard rails, breaking mechanisms, shielding, and patient monitoring. Maintains radiation exposure reading within the ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) limits. Demonstrates competence in correctly sending images to PACS. Adheres to department policies and protocols to ensure that all studies are optimized for interpretation. Assists physicians in the performance of various studies using standard department protocols and appropriate radiation protection and infection control procedures. Performs excellent patient care. Recognizes clinical and emergent problems that may interfere with exams and take appropriate action to resolve them and produce the most desirable outcome. Completes ancillary tasks to ensure efficient and consistent departmental operations. Enters written and electronic data accurately in comments to provide all pertinent data to radiologists to assist in the interpretation of imaging studies. Identifies correctly patients and files to ensure a high degree of accuracy. If working at Hamilton, readies, installs, removes, and downloads holter monitors. Performs EKGs as needed. Checks all orders for correct patient name, ordering physician, imaging, date, and signature. Places orders and acknowledges completion of work. Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology
- New Jersey Radiology Technologist License
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- 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
- Provides clinical services according to radiology practice standards
- Acts as a resource to radiography students and other technologists
- Demonstrates radiation protection and safety for patients and staff
- Demonstrates a thorough understanding of radiological principles and theory, anatomy, positioning, and technique for obtaining optimal imaging studies
- Demonstrates patient safety by use of guard rails, breaking mechanisms, shielding, and patient monitoring
- Maintains radiation exposure reading within the ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) limits
- Demonstrates competence in correctly sending images to PACS
- Adheres to department policies and protocols to ensure that all studies are optimized for interpretation
- Assists physicians in the performance of various studies using standard department protocols and appropriate radiation protection and infection control procedures
- Performs excellent patient care
- Recognizes clinical and emergent problems that may interfere with exams and take appropriate action to resolve them and produce the most desirable outcome
- Completes ancillary tasks to ensure efficient and consistent departmental operations
- Enters written and electronic data accurately in comments to provide all pertinent data to radiologists to assist in the interpretation of imaging studies
- Identifies correctly patients and files to ensure a high degree of accuracy
- If working at Hamilton, readies, installs, removes, and downloads holter monitors
- Performs EKGs as needed
- Checks all orders for correct patient name, ordering physician, imaging, date, and signature
- Places orders and acknowledges completion of work
- Performs other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
- Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
- Sick Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
