Special Procedure Technologist

Job Title: Special Procedure Technologist

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name: Special Procedures-Radiology

Req #: 0000262322

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $47.16 - $57.85 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, Special Procedures Technologists are a vital part of delivering advanced, minimally invasive diagnostic and interventional care. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside interventional radiologists, nurses, and a multidisciplinary procedural team committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care using state-of-the-art imaging and angiographic technology. As a Special Procedures Technologist, you will play a key role in supporting interventional workflows, ensuring procedural safety, and maintaining the highest standards of imaging quality, radiation protection, and clinical efficiency. Joining RWJBarnabas Health means becoming part of a health system dedicated to excellence, innovation, and compassionate care.

A typical day for a Special Procedures Technologist may include:

• Preparing procedure rooms, imaging systems, and digital workstations for interventional and angiographic procedures
• Reviewing physician orders, prior imaging, and patient records to ensure accuracy and continuity of care
• Verifying laboratory results and confirming patient readiness prior to procedures
• Setting up sterile trays and preparing interventional supplies including catheters, guidewires, balloons, and contrast injectors
• Operating angiographic equipment and digital imaging systems to obtain high-quality diagnostic and interventional images
• Positioning patients independently and/or with assistance to ensure optimal imaging outcomes and procedural success
• Assisting radiologists, physicians, and nursing staff throughout interventional and special procedures
• Loading and programming angiographic systems, injectors, and imaging sequences according to departmental protocols and physician preference
• Monitoring patients during procedures using appropriate equipment and ensuring patient safety throughout the exam
• Maintaining strict sterile technique and adhering to infection control and radiation safety standards at all times
• Managing procedure flow to ensure timely room turnover and efficient scheduling of cases
• Maintaining imaging equipment, supplies, and radiation protection devices in compliance with regulatory and departmental standards
• Tracking procedures, maintaining accurate documentation, and utilizing RIS and imaging systems for workflow and reporting
• Assisting with image processing, digital archiving, and transmission of procedure images using departmental systems
• Serving as a preceptor and resource for new technologists and students rotating through the department
• Participating in ongoing training, system updates, and competency validation to support departmental advancement

This role might be for you if:

• You are confident working in a fast-paced interventional or procedural environment
• You have strong technical skills and take pride in producing high-quality diagnostic and interventional images
• You are detail-oriented and prioritize patient safety, sterile technique, and radiation protection
• You enjoy collaborating with physicians, nurses, and technologists as part of a multidisciplinary team
• You are comfortable troubleshooting equipment and adapting to dynamic procedural needs
• You take initiative in mentoring and supporting new staff and students
• You are committed to continuous learning and maintaining clinical competency in advanced imaging systems

To be considered for this Special Procedures Technologist opportunity:

• You are a graduate of an approved AMA School of Radiologic Technology
• You hold a current New Jersey Radiologic Technologist License (required)
• You maintain current BLS Healthcare Provider certification
• ARRT certification is preferred
• You have successfully completed required orientation and competency programs
• Experience in Interventional Radiology, Angiography, or Special Procedures is strongly preferred