Interventional Radiology Technologist; Per Diem Health

Position: Interventional Radiology Technologist (Per Diem Health

Interventional Radiology Technologist (Per Diem) Jefferson Health New Jersey

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Job Details

Per Diem IR Tech.

Hours:

7:30 am to 6:00 pm. Minimum requirement: 3 shifts in a six‑week schedule. Call schedule: one weekend every six weeks, no holiday call requirement, no call Monday night through Thursday night. Friday 6 pm through Monday morning 7 am. Greatest department need is call at Wash Twp campus (30‑minute response time) and for our neuro intervention team.

Job Description

The Interventional Radiology (IR) Technologist is responsible for operating interventional radiographic equipment to produce imaging for diagnostic and interventional procedures under the direction of a radiologist. Works with physicians, nursing staff, and other technologists to perform specialized interventional radiographic examinations. Uses good judgment in patient care and education before, during, and after procedures. May act as mentor for less senior IR technologists or technologists in training.

Essential

Functions

• Interact with coworkers, visitors, and other staff in a manner consistent with Jefferson values.
• Perform interventional procedures such as vascular “non‑cardiac” angiographic studies, drainage, biopsies, nephrostomies, catheter insertions, vascular embolization, and other procedures under physician direction.
• Maintain critical patient and equipment positioning during contrast media flow to ensure safety and success of examination results.
• Test special equipment such as contrast media injectors and program selectors for function prior to examination, ensuring proper timing and synchronization.
• Determine equipment requirements for procedures based on the physician’s tentative diagnoses and required scout films.
• Provide staff and patient protection in accordance with prescribed radiation safety standards.
• Maintain radiographic and laboratory equipment and examination room in appropriate operating condition.
• Perform other related technologist duties as directed by the lead technologist, supervisor, or manager, including quality‑assurance tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required)

• Knowledge of needles, catheters, sterile techniques, drugs, procedures, equipment use, and hospital or departmental policies.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

• Graduate of an approved American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) program or current validated ARRT in Radiology Technology (R). ARRT (R), (CT) Preferred.
• Two years as an interventional radiographer in a hospital environment preferred.

Minimum Certifications, Registration Or License Requirements

• Advanced ARRT certification preferred.

Salary Range

$38.02 to $54.17 per hour (actual hiring rate based on candidate experience, skills, and qualifications). Position not eligible for an annual incentive.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Employee Entity

Kennedy University Hospitals, Inc

Primary Location Address

435 Hurffville‑Cross Keys Rd, Turnersville, New Jersey, United States of America

Empowerment and Diversity Statement

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability, or any other protected group or status.

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive benefits package for full‑time and part‑time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and voluntary benefits such as group insurance rates and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full‑time service or two years of part‑time service.

All colleagues, including those who work less than part‑time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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