Special Procedure Technologist

Req #: 0000263911 Category: Radiology / Imaging / Radiation Status: Full-Time Shift: Day Facility: RWJ Hamilton Department: Special Procedures-Radiology Pay Range: $46.23 - $56.72 per hour Location: One Hamilton Health Place, Hamilton, NJ 08619 Job Title: Special Procedure Technologist Location: RWJUH Hamilton Hospital Department Name: Special Procedures-Radiology Req #: 0000263911 Status: Hourly Shift: Day Pay Range: $46.23 - $56.72 per hour Pay Transparency The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience. Special Procedures Technologist – RWJBarnabas Health At RWJBarnabas Health, the Special Procedures Technologist plays a critical role in patient care and operational excellence. Operating with a high level of independence, they perform complex special radiology angiographic and interventional procedures according to strict medical, legal, and professional imaging standards. They are responsible for exercising professional judgment during scans, ensuring accurate patient positioning, delivering age-specific care, and maintaining seamless workflow collaboration within the imaging department. A typical day for a Special Procedures Technologist may include: Prepares patients for procedures, clearly explains the process, and positions patients for rapid sequence filming during contrast media administrationOperates diagnostic equipment, fluoroscopy tools, computers, and applications necessary to ensure a safe and accurate diagnostic and therapeutic procedureAssist physicians and radiologists during angiographic and interventional procedures by scrubbing, circulating, or monitoring activitiesSets up sterile trays and other equipment following aseptic technique, handles instruments, and scrubs to assist with the passage of catheters and guidewiresCalibrates, maintains, and adjusts equipment, and reports equipment failures or other problems immediately to the appropriate support or departmental leadershipMonitors and calls out equipment readings, alerting the physician immediately to any changes in patient conditionUtilizes EMR, scheduling, and PACS systems to enter accurately identified and labeled images of patients, and retrieves old images and films when necessaryDemonstrates working knowledge of procedure protocols including prep, positioning, markers, safety, radiation safety, and shielding techniquesCollaborates professionally in an invasive or surgical environment, working in close cooperation with physicians, nurses, and other technical staff using A.I.D.E.T. standardsDemonstrates initiative, flexibility, and the ability to assume multi-task duties and function under significant time pressures This Role Might Be For You If Clear, compassionate communication defines how you interact with patients, families, and colleaguesAttention to detail and clinical precision guide your work every day, understanding that errors have serious consequenceYou remain calm and highly adaptable while managing a fast-paced retail environmentPatient safety, accurate drug evaluation, and delivering high-quality pharmaceutical care are your top prioritiesYou enjoy working collaboratively with providers, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teamsContinuous learning, inventory awareness, and operational efficiency motivate youCreating a positive, reassuring, and legally compliant patient experience is central to your approach To Be Considered For This Special Procedures Technologist Opportunity Graduate of an approved Radiological Technology Program meeting ASRT and New Jersey Certification Board requirementsProblem-solving, critical thinking, decisive judgment, collaboration, and the ability to work with minimal supervisionMust hold and maintain active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart AssociationActive registry with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in RadiographyMinimum of 2 years of radiology experience, with required direct experience in special procedures and scrubbing in sterile environmentsAbility to lift at least 25 lbs., push/pull 50 lbs., and stand for a minimum of 6 hours daily while wearing lead protectionFlexibility to adjust schedule as needed, including weekends and holidays, to meet urgent patient and departmental needs Available to work a full-time 40 hours per week schedule with designated on-call requirementsRequired to take on-call coverage for 1 day per weekRequired to participate in a weekend on-call rotation every third weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) per month At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health. Paid Time Off (PTO)Medical and Prescription Drug InsuranceDental and Vision InsuranceRetirement PlansShort & Long Term DisabilityLife & Accidental Death InsuranceTuition ReimbursementHealth Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsWellness ProgramsVoluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more! RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer