Job Title: Radiologic Technologist
Location: RWJUH Hamilton Hospital
Department Name: Radiology-Diagnostic
Req #: 0000273715
Status: Hourly
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $42.34 - $54.89 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.
Radiologic Technologist – RWJBarnabas Health
At RWJBarnabas Health, the Radiologic Technologist plays a critical role in patient care and operational excellence. Operating with a high level of independence, they perform routine diagnostic radiology studies and clinical support tasks according to strict medical, legal, and professional imaging standards. They are responsible for exercising professional judgment during exams, ensuring accurate patient positioning, delivering age-specific care, and maintaining seamless workflow collaboration within the acute care imaging department.
A typical day for a Radiologic Technologist may include:
- Prepares patients for diagnostic radiology studies, clearly explains the process, and positions patients for accurate imaging capture
- Operates radiographic imaging equipment, computers, and office software necessary to ensure a safe and accurate diagnostic procedure
- Assist physicians and other health practitioners during clinical evaluations by managing routine administrative and technical tasks to keep the practice running smoothly
- Sets up exam rooms and imaging accessories following standard clinical protocols, handles patient documentation, and reviews orders to assist with daily workflow
- Calibrates, maintains, and adjusts radiographic equipment, and reports mechanical issues or safety concerns immediately to department leadership
- Monitors and calls out technical settings and exposure parameters, ensuring radiation safety for both patients and staff during every procedure
- Utilizes electronic health records and office applications to enter accurately identified and verified patient documentation and reporting
- Demonstrates working knowledge of imaging protocols including medical terminology, radiation shielding, safety guidelines, and routine acute care radiography standards
- Collaborates professionally in an acute care or practice environment, working in close cooperation with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams
- Demonstrates initiative, flexibility, and the ability to assume multi-task duties and function under significant time pressures during peak operational hours
This role might be for you if:
- Clear, compassionate communication defines how you interact with patients, families, and colleagues
- Attention to detail and clinical precision guides your work every day, understanding that errors have serious consequence
- You remain calm and highly adaptable while managing a fast-paced retail environment
- Patient safety, accurate drug evaluation, and delivering high-quality pharmaceutical care are your top priorities
- You enjoy working collaboratively with providers, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams
- Continuous learning, inventory awareness, and operational efficiency motivate you
- Creating a positive, reassuring, and legally compliant patient experience is central to your approach
To be considered for this Radiologic Technologist opportunity:
- Graduate with a High School Diploma or GED, paired with completion of an approved Radiologic Technology training program or equivalent education and experience
- Problem-solving, critical thinking, decisive judgment, collaboration, and the ability to work with minimal supervision
- Must hold and maintain active certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- Active New Jersey state radiologic technologist license is required
- Must hold and maintain active CPR certification approved by the American Heart Association (AHA)
- Strong baseline knowledge of medical terminology and acute care clinical documentation
- Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook for routine administrative and reporting tasks
- Prior hands-on experience performing diagnostic radiography in a clinical or acute care setting is preferred
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
