Overview

Join our team as a PRN Radiology Special Procedures Tech in Montclair, NJ.

Fulfilling your purpose begins here: 

People First, Always. Here’s how we take care of our people: 

• Competitive salaries, support teams and growth opportunities. 

Your team is bigger than your department: 

• Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center is an 820,000-square-foot facility that offers the latest medical programs, cutting-edge technology, and patient-focused care that includes 365 beds, 1,200 employees and a 27-bed Emergency Room/Fast Track Unit.
• We believe healthcare is a team sport and every player has something to contribute. We show compassion, celebrate differences and treat one another with respect. 

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to Physicians, other Radiology Technicians, and Registered Nurses in the performance of more complex procedures
• Coordinate the daily activities within the Interventional Radiology Department
• Perform diagnostic radiographic procedures in accordance with approved technique and the ALARA limits
• Position the patient on the examining table and set up and adjust equipment to obtain optimum view of specific body area as requested by the physician
• Function to work independently and in a cooperative manner in teamwork oriented atmosphere within the department and hospital wide
• Explain procedures to the patients to reduce anxieties and obtain cooperation
• Under the direction of a Radiologist or Vascular Surgeon, performs all Interventional procedures on all patient populations
• Prepare and maintain a sterile environment by using aseptic techniques, drapes, equipment, and solutions while assisting the interventional radiologist
• Practice established principles of radiation safety and protection
• Demonstrate appropriate and effective use of all radiographic equipment and computer systems such as RIS, PACS, and other hospital based computer or PC systems
• Utilize time productively and appropriately with respect to patient flow, room use, stocking of supplies, and clerical duties to increase department efficiency
• Perform any and all other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Two (2) years of experience as a Radiology Technician
• Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technology program
• NJ Diagnostic Radiology licensure, ARRT and BLS certifications

Preferred Job Requirements

• At least two (2) years experience in Interventional or Cath lab