Per Diem

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in 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 consists of more than 600 physicians and other providers offering primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services.

About the role

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.
• Ensures patient safety by using guard rails, breaking mechanisms, shielding, and patient monitoring.
• Maintains radiation exposure readings 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 all studies are optimized for interpretation.
• Assists physicians in performing various studies using standard department protocols and appropriate radiation protection and infection control procedures.
• Performs excellent patient care and recognizes clinical and emergent problems that may interfere with exams, taking appropriate action to resolve them for the most desirable outcome.
• Completes ancillary tasks to ensure efficient and consistent departmental operations, including accurate entry of written and electronic data in comments to assist radiologists in interpreting imaging studies.
• Ensures high accuracy in identifying patients and files.
• 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) certification.
• Associate’s degree preferred.
• AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider certification.
• Diagnostic Radiography License.
• Capability to perform on-call, holiday, and weekend work when required.
• Basic computer skills.
• Effective verbal communication skills.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Frequent physical demands: Standing, walking, carrying objects, pushing/pulling, twisting, bending, reaching forward, reaching overhead, pinching/fine motor activities.
• Occasional physical demands: Sitting, climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders), squatting/kneeling/crawling, wrist position deviation, keyboard use/repetitive motion.
• Continuous physical demands: Talking or hearing.
• Lifting requirements: Floor to waist: 40 lbs; Waist level and above: 40 lbs.
• Sensory requirements: Accurate near vision, accurate far vision, color discrimination, accurate depth perception, accurate hearing.
• Anticipated occupational exposure risks: Bloodborne pathogens, airborne communicable disease, radiation.

Pay

Pay Range: $39.00 - $39.00 per hour for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time). The pay range reflects compensation for a full-time role and may be adjusted based on location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity.

Benefits

• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
• Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
• Sick Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program