Radiological Technologist I - Full-time

Overview: p style="margin: 0px;"strongspan style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; color: #0070c0;"About the Role/span/strong/pp style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;"The primary purpose of the Radiological Technician I position is to provide x-ray services for inpatients and outpatients of the University Hospital. Performs radiographic procedures and other functions related to the production of x-rays of accurate and diagnostic radiographs for interpretation by a licensed practitioner. Exercises professional judgment throughout the performance of his/her duties and maintains a demeanor that supports the values and mission of The University Hospital. Contributes and functions as a cohesive member of the department, ensuring that all interaction with patients, physicians, nurses, administrators, and other members of the hospital staff are professional and in accordance with the established guidelines of the institution. Performs procedures in compliance with NJ Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) standards and the principals of As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA)./span/p Responsibilities: p style="margin: 0px;"strongspan style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; color: #0070c0;"What You’ll Do/span/strongspan style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;"  /span/pulli style="margin-bottom: 0in;"span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; border: none;"Explains the exam to the patient according to age-specific needs to gain cooperation, minimize anxiety and optimize desired results. /span/lili style="margin-bottom: 0in;"span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; border: none;"Positions, immobilizes, and images patients according to approved departmental protocols as well as equipment to best demonstrate the anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability. Selects appropriate pulsing sequences respecting established protocols and other factors influencing acquisition parameters./span/lili style="margin-bottom: 0in;"span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; border: none;"Determines proper and satisfactory radiographic technique exposure factors. /span/lili style="margin-bottom: 0in;"span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; border: none;"Verifies informed consent where required. /span/lili style="margin-bottom: 0in;"span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; border: none;"Scans and accesses patient record via Radiology Information System (RIS) and Picture Archive Communications System (PACS)./span/lili style="margin-bottom: 0in;"span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; border: none;"Accesses images for review on the console of the CT, MRI and Interventional Suite as well as from PACS. /span/lili style="margin-bottom: 0in;"span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; border: none;"Corroborates patients clinical history with procedure assuring information is documented. /span/lili style="margin-bottom: 0in;"span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; border: none;"Prepares patient for procedures; providing instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety. /span/lili style="margin-bottom: 0in;"span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; border: none;"Independently operates and cares for equipment and other technical instruments/associated equipment to achieve desired results used for administration of contrast agents, patient monitoring, surgical instruments to achieve desired results./span/lili style="margin-bottom: 0in;"span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; border: none;"Selects appropriate program respecting established protocols and other factors influencing data acquisition parameters. /span/li/ul Qualifications: p style="margin: 0px;"strongspan style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; color: #0070c0;"What You’ll Bring/span/strong/pp style="margin-bottom: 0in;"strongemspan style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;"Required:/span/em/strong/pulli style="margin-bottom: 0in;"span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; border: none;"Must possess a current NJ Department of Environmental Protection Diagnostic Radiography license and current ARRT certification or be ARRT eligible. /span/lili style="margin-bottom: 0in;"span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; border: none;"One (1) year of experience in Diagnostic Radiology preferred. Computer literacy. /span/lili style="margin-bottom: 0in;"span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; border: none;"The successful candidate will be trained to become proficient in Bone Density scans and maintain valid certification by the American Heart Association in Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR./span/lili style="margin-bottom: 0in;"span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; border: none;"The individual must be able to pass a medical evaluation and a respirator fit test and wear an N95 particulate filter respirator mask in accordance with PEOSHA standards as a condition of employment. /span/lili style="margin-bottom: 0in;"span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; border: none;"Annual Respirator Fit Testing required. /span/lili style="margin-bottom: 0in;"span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;"Must be certified in the service to which the candidate is applying MRI; Cat Scan (CT); Angiography/span/li/ulp style="margin: 0px;"strongspan style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; color: #0070c0;" /span/strong/pp style="margin: 0px;"strongspan style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; color: #0070c0;"What We Offer/span/strong/pulli style="margin: 0in 0in 0in .25in;"span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;"Paid Time Off (PTO)/span/lili style="margin: 0in 0in 0in .25in;"span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;"Medical Prescription Drug Coverage/span/lili style="margin: 0in 0in 0in .25in;"span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;"Dental Vision Insurance /span/lili style="margin: 0in 0in 0in .25in;"span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;"Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Spending Account (FSA)/span/lili style="margin: 0in 0in 0in .25in;"span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;"Short- Long-Term Disability Insurance/span/lili style="margin: 0in 0in 0in .25in;"span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;"Pension Plan/span/lili style="margin: 0in 0in 0in .25in;"span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;"Pet Insurance/span/lili style="margin: 0in 0in 0in .25in;"span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;"Employee Assistance Program (EAP)/span/lili style="margin: 0in 0in 0in .25in;"span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;"Professional Development/span/li/ulp style="margin: 0px;"strongspan style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; color: #0070c0;" /span/strong/pp style="margin: 0px;"strongspan style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; color: #0070c0;"Compensation /span/strong/pp style="margin-bottom: 0in;"span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;"The expected salary range for this position is /spanspan style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;"TT/2360:  $31.69- - $32.20- Two (2) -$ 33.16/spanspan style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;"per hour, in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law; final compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications./span/pp style="margin-bottom: 0in;"span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;" /span/pp style="margin: 0px;"strongspan style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; color: #0070c0;"About Us/span/strong/pp style="margin: 0px;"span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;"University Hospital is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation. /span/pp style="margin: 0px;"strongspan style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; color: #0070c0;"Apply Today/span/strong/pp style="margin: 0px;"span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;"We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you want to grow your career in healthcare while serving a vibrant community, we’d love to meet you./span/p