Lead Technologist (FT-Day), Somerville NJ

Job Title: Lead Technologist

Location: RWJUH Somerset

Department Name: Nuclear Medicine

Req #: 0000241171

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $50.00 - $67.00 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.

Job Overview:

RWJBarnabas Health is looking to add a qualified Lead Technologist in Somerville, NJ. The Lead Technologist will assist the Supervisor in the day-to-day operation of the department, manage the Quality Control Program and function as a Clinical Instructor to the student technologists.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Baccalaureate degree with emphasis in the sciences
• Graduate from an accredited School of Radiology
• Must possess a current NJ State license
• BLS certification preferred

Preferred:

• 3-5 years of hospital experience as a staff technologist

Scheduling Requirements:

• Day Shift working, 40 hours/week
• Full-time Schedule

Essential Functions:

• Abides by standards established by the hospital, state and federal regulatory agencies
• Age-Specific Competency
• Applies the knowledge of growth and development over the lifespan
• Applies the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served on his or her assigned unit, i,e,
  • Infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric
• Assesses data reflective of each patient s status and interprets information needed in order to identify each patient s age requirements relative to his or her age specific health care needs
• Apply knowledge of growth and development over the life span
• Function as primary teaching technologist to the students
• Help the supervisor in developing new protocols and procedures
• Provide input to the supervisor for the evaluations of the technologists
• Follow the rules and regulations of Department of Environmental Protection (State) strictly
• Help the technologists in difficult and/or complex procedures
• Initiate service calls and documents
• Maintain and operate all workstations
• Maintain harmony among staff technologists
• Maintain the department in a clean and neat condition
• Order required supplies and maintains par levels in CT suites
• Perform the duties of staff technologist as needed
• Rotate within the department on call and weekend schedule as required

Other Duties:

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

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 Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer