Radiology Technologist - Neptune, NJ - AK 26-15193

Job Title: Radiology Technologist
Location: Neptune, NJ
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift & Schedule: Night Shift | 11:30 PM – 8:00 AM or 9:30 PM – 8:00 AM | 5 Shifts of 8 Hours or 4 Shifts of 10 Hours
Additional Schedule Requirements: Every other weekend and holidays required. No on-call or floating requirements.

Pay Rate:
Local: $60–$62/hr
Traveler: $62–$64/hr

Note: This job doesn’t offer any benefits.

Position Overview

We are seeking a qualified Radiology Technologist to perform diagnostic X-ray examinations and provide safe, high-quality imaging services. The ideal candidate will be skilled in radiographic equipment operation, patient positioning, and radiation safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic X-ray examinations using appropriate patient positioning and technical factors.

• Operate radiographic equipment and use immobilization devices when necessary.

• Apply collimation techniques to minimize unnecessary radiation exposure.

• Perform portable X-ray examinations in patient rooms, operating rooms, and the Emergency Department.

• Verify patient identification, label images correctly, and complete imaging documentation.

• Prepare radiopaque contrast media and assist physicians with contrast procedures.

• Maintain imaging equipment, examination rooms, records, and related documentation.

• Assist patients with mobility and safe transfers onto and off examination tables.

• Adapt communication and care to patients’ ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds, languages, and accessibility needs.

• Follow radiation safety procedures, organizational policies, and competency standards.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.

• Completion of required clinical training and American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) requirements.

• Valid New Jersey state license.

• Meet applicable national registry requirements and pass the required examination.

• Ability to position patients safely, operate X-ray equipment, and follow radiation safety procedures.

• Ability to lift at least 5 pounds, push and pull at least 10 pounds, and stand for at least 6 hours per day.