- Pay
- $29.85–47.76/hr
- Where
- Phillipsburg, NJ · Washington, NJ
- Level
- Mid
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.
St. Luke’s Warren Campus is seeking a Per Diem Radiology Technologist to support our Imaging team at the Hillcrest Plaza Outpatient Imaging Center.
Work hours for this position are based on provider schedules, departmental volume, and team member time-off requests. Per diem team members generally do not have a fixed or guaranteed schedule; however, with expanded coverage needs, there are opportunities to assist with shifts Monday through Friday between 7:30 AM and 6:00 PM, as well as weekend coverage as operational needs arise.
In addition to supporting the Hillcrest Plaza location, candidates may have opportunities to pick up additional shifts across other St. Luke’s Imaging locations throughout New Jersey, providing flexibility and exposure to a variety of patient care environments.
This role is ideal for a flexible, patient-focused Radiology Technologist who enjoys working in a dynamic setting and is interested in supplementing their schedule while supporting the needs of our growing Imaging services team.
The Radiology Technologist performs diagnostic radiographic procedures adhering to the principle of radiation protection, according to local, state and federal 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 RIS/HIS modules appropriate to their job responsibilities
Assists in gathering and recording data for Radiology Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement program
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
Maintains responsibility for own professional development through active participation in in-services and/or continuing education programs and maintaining personal education binder
Provides educational information to the patient regarding their examination
Annual peer review of films meets department standards. Knowledgeable regarding patient condition, history and appropriate background and information pertinent to proposed examination
Knowledgeable regarding patient condition, history and appropriate background and information pertinent to proposed examination
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Frequent use of fingers and hands to operate equipment, pull x-ray folders and chart information. Walking or standing for up to 8 hours per shift in 30-minute increments. Pulling, pushing and lifting patients up to 300 pounds with assistance. Lifting and moving objects of up to 50 pounds. Frequent stooping, crouching and bending. Frequently lifting arms above shoulder level. Hearing as it relates to normal conversation. Seeing as it relates to normal vision.
EDUCATION:
Graduate from an ARRT recognized education program, or ARRT registered, or ARRT registry eligible. Must pass registry within 1 year of hire date. NJ staff must have current New Jersey State Radiologic Technologist License (with NJ Dept. of Environmental Protection) and must be registered before date of hire.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Experience as a radiologic technologist preferred, and ongoing training in department…