Special Procedure Technologist

Job Title: Special Procedure Technologist Location: RWJUH Rahway Hospital Department Name: Special Procedures-Radiology Req #: 0000270526 Status: Hourly Shift: Day Pay Range: $53.56 - $53.56 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. Special Procedures Technologist # RWJBarnabas Health At RWJBarnabas Health, the Special Procedures Technologist plays a critical role in patient care and operational excellence.

Operating with a high level of independence, they perform complex special radiology angiographic and interventional procedures according to strict medical, legal, and professional imaging standards. They are responsible for exercising professional judgment during scans, ensuring accurate patient positioning, delivering age-specific care, and maintaining seamless workflow collaboration within the imaging department.

A typical day for a Special Procedures Technologist may include: Prepares patients for procedures, clearly explains the process, and positions patients for rapid sequence filming during contrast media administration Operates equipment safely and effectively to perform exams following established protocols and ensures the provider order accurately matches the protocol Assist radiologists during interventional procedures by scrubbing in, handling supply items, adjusting equipment, observing sterile precautions, and anticipating clinician needs Sets up sterile fields and interventional trays following aseptic technique, and scans critical paperwork such as worksheets, orders, and lab results for required record keeping Calibrates, maintains, and adjusts imaging tools, leaves exam rooms in good order, and reports suspected equipment malfunctions immediately to leadership Monitors and calls out equipment readings, producing high-quality fluoroscopy/x-ray images incorporating radiation safety and shielding for staff and patients Utilizes EMR, secure chat, and PACS networks to document the performance of exams promptly and follows established guidelines when troubleshooting or submitting exams Demonstrates working knowledge of procedural inventories, maintaining an appropriate stock level by charging supplies used, reordering, and storing deliveries soon after arrival Collaborates professionally in a fast-paced environment, assisting with patient transport when needed and maintaining strong peer communication 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 guide 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 Special Procedures Technologist opportunity: Graduate of an approved school of Radiologic Technology or equivalent accredited imaging program Problem-solving, critical thinking, decisive judgment, collaboration, and the ability to work with minimal supervision Minimum of 2 years of prior X-ray or alternative clinical diagnostic imaging experience is required Active New Jersey Certified X-Ray Technologist (NJCXT) license or current active status National registry or registry eligibility with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiography, ARRT (R) Active Basic Life Support (CPR-BLS) certification through the American Heart Association is preferred National registry with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Vascular Interventional Radiography, ARRT (VI), is preferred