Radiology Technician

New Jersey Urology•Voorhees, NJ

6d•$31 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiology Technologist provides intraoperative fluoroscopic imaging in a urology-focused ambulatory surgery center, supporting surgeons during minimally invasive urologic procedures using C-arm fluoroscopy. The role ensures optimal imaging while maintaining radiation safety standards. It also serves as the facility’s Radiation Safety Officer (RSO), overseeing the radiation safety program in compliance with New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Bureau of X-Ray Compliance requirements, federal regulations, and accrediting body standards. The position also assists with ultrasound equipment setup and patient demographic entry, and assists physicians with prostate measurements and printed ultrasound images. Work takes place in ambulatory surgery center operating rooms and procedural suites, with routine exposure to radiation and the surgical environment; protective equipment is provided. Travel is primarily local during the business day, though some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
ARRT (R) certification in Radiography.
Active New Jersey Radiologic Technologist License.
Demonstrated experience operating C-arm fluoroscopy in surgical settings.
Knowledge of radiation physics, fluoroscopy, and radiation protection.
Ability to work effectively in a sterile operating room environment.
Computer skills, including email and Microsoft applications, and ability to comprehend and use Electronic Medical Record, RIS, and PACS systems.
BLS certification.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with varied concrete situations where standardization is limited.
Ability to interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Thorough knowledge of computer information systems.
Frequently stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear.
Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience in urology or genitourinary procedures.
Prior experience in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC).
Previous service as a Radiation Safety Officer or completion of formal RSO training.
Experience supporting lithotripsy or advanced stone procedures.

Responsibilities

Operate C-arm fluoroscopy equipment during urologic procedures, including ureteroscopy and stone management, ureteral stent placement or exchange, retrograde pyelograms, and cystoscopic procedures requiring fluoroscopic guidance.
Prepare, position, and protect patients to obtain optimal images while maintaining comfort and safety.
Collaborate with urologists and operating room staff to provide real-time imaging guidance.
Apply ALARA principles to minimize radiation exposure to patients and staff.
Maintain sterile-field awareness and follow operating room protocols.
Document imaging procedures and radiation use in the medical record as required.
Use knowledge of imaging equipment connectivity with intraoperative PACS and RIS, and troubleshoot connections with imaging equipment.
Perform equipment checks and coordinate imaging equipment service as needed.
Serve as the facility’s designated Radiation Safety Officer.
Develop, implement, and maintain the radiation safety program in accordance with NJDEP Bureau of X-Ray Compliance regulations (NJAC 7:28), OSHA standards, and applicable accreditation standards such as AAAHC.
Maintain facility radiation registration and ensure compliance with New Jersey state requirements.
Oversee the personnel dosimetry program, including distributing, collecting, and reviewing dosimeter badges; maintaining exposure records; and investigating and documenting exposure variances.
Conduct radiation safety training for clinical staff.
Ensure appropriate shielding, signage, and safe work practices are in place.
Coordinate required physicist surveys, equipment performance evaluations, and regulatory inspections.
Maintain radiation safety policies, procedures, and documentation.
Serve as liaison with regulatory agencies during inspections or audits.
Set up ultrasound equipment and enter patient demographic information into the ultrasound.
Under physician direction, assist with prostate measurement on the ultrasound console and print ultrasound images for the physician.
Travel primarily locally during the business day; some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.