Interventional Radiology Technologist
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick

Job Overview for Healthcare Recruiters and Workers

Position Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey
• Facility: Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, part of RWJBarnabas Health
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift Time: 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
• Cases per Day: 5-10

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years required
• Licenses/Certifications:

  • New Jersey License Required
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)
• Skills:

  • Scrub and circulate required
  • Familiarity with sterile procedures, equipment setup, closure devices, EKOS
  • Experience with GE and Phillips Angio Suites
  • Proficient in EPIC: Radiant and Q-site charting
• On-Call Requirements: Maximum of 3 nights in a seven-day period from 5 PM to 7 AM
• Scheduling: No block scheduling; every other weekend and holiday required

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are accepted.
• Locals are accepted.
• Scrubs: Provided by the hospital.

Certifications Required

• ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (specific requirements may vary by unit)
• BLS: Basic Life Support
• NRP: Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure (specific units)
• CPI: Crisis Prevention Institute (for ER and Behavioral Health RNs)
• NIH Stroke Certification: Required for Adult Critical Care Specialties
• Drug Testing: Required within 30 days of start
• Background Check: Required within 30 days of start

Health Documents

• Physical Exam: Required within the previous 12 months
• TB Testing: Required initial baseline screening
• Flu Vaccination: Required annually (or medical/religious exemption)

Compliance and Training

• Annual Education Sign Off: Required prior to start
• Fit Test Questionnaire: Must be completed within 48 hours of confirmation
• Elder Abuse Education: Required for all patient-facing candidates

This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a brand new state-of-the-art facility, contributing to the first freestanding cancer hospital in New Jersey. Candidates should be prepared for a dynamic work environment with a focus on patient care and advanced medical technology.