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Radiology Technologist - PRN (Multiple Locations)

Employer
St. Luke's University Health Network
Location
Stewartsville, NJ
Closing date
Jan 25, 2021

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St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

The Radiology Technologist under the direction of a Radiologist, performs diagnostic radiographic procedures adhering to the principle of radiation protection, according to NJ State, NRC and TJC standards.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Properly identifies patient and exam and performs diagnostic radiographic services on patients with the maximum amount of care, while evaluating the technical quality.
  • Responsible for successful technical continuity of care and education of radiological procedures to patients.
  • Demonstrates competency in the knowledge of the HIS/RIS and PACS systems appropriate to their job responsibilities.
  • Assists in gathering and recording data for Radiology Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement programs.
  • Assumes responsibility for assigned area, making sure all equipment and supplies necessary for that area are readily available for use.
  • Accurately adheres to downtime procedures to assure appropriate information is available resulting in excellent continuity of care for patients.
  • Communicates and interacts with patients/patients' families, peers, supervisors, physicians and hospital personnel.
  • Provides educational information to the patient regarding their examination.
  • Knowledgeable regarding patient condition, history and appropriate background and information pertinent to proposed examination.
  • Accountable for quality of digital images sent to PACS.
  • Accountable for the success of the department to achieve hospital designated Press Ganey mean score.
  • Other related duties as assigned.
  • Maintains responsibility for own professional development through active participation in in-services and/or continuing education programs.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
  • Frequent use of fingers and hands to operate equipment and chart information. Standing and walking for up to 8 hours per shift in 15 minute increments. Pushing, pulling and lifting of patients up to 500 pounds with assistance. Frequent stooping, lifting and raising arms above shoulder level. Lifting and moving of objects of up to 30 pounds. Hearing as it relates to normal conversation. Seeing as it relates to normal vision.

EDUCATION/LICENSURE:

Current New Jersey State Radiologic Technologist License (with NJ Dept. of Environmental Protection) required. ARRT Registration/ or registry eligible. Must pass registry within 1 year of hire date.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of 2 years' experience as a staff technologist preferred with ongoing training in department procedures. Must rotate through all areas of Diagnostic Radiology. Current New Jersey State License required. Current CPR certification required. Computer experience preferred. Knowledge of PACS and HIS/RIS systems preferred.

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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