Job Description

Job Title: Diagnostic Radiology Technologist

Location: VA New Jersey Health Care System
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 4:30 PM
Employer: GD Resources LLC

Job Summary

GD Resources LLC is seeking qualified and experienced imaging professionals to provide diagnostic imaging services at the VA New Jersey Health Care System . We are currently hiring for the following full-time positions:

• CT Technologist
• Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist / DEXA Technologist
• MRI Technologist
• Ultrasound Technologist / Sonographer

Selected candidates will provide high-quality diagnostic imaging services to Veterans while maintaining excellent patient-care, safety, documentation, and imaging-quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and position patients for imaging procedures.
• Explain procedures and answer patient questions.
• Perform diagnostic imaging examinations according to established clinical protocols.
• Operate CT, MRI, X-ray, DEXA, Ultrasound, or other assigned imaging equipment.
• Evaluate images for diagnostic quality, clarity, and accuracy.
• Follow appropriate radiation-safety and patient-safety procedures.
• Monitor patients during examinations and report significant changes to appropriate clinical personnel.
• Prepare and administer or document contrast agents when required and within the assigned scope of practice.
• Maintain accurate patient and examination records.
• Prepare and transmit images through PACS for radiologist interpretation.
• Document procedures and clinical information in applicable VA systems.
• Review pending or delayed examinations and ensure appropriate follow-up.
• Clean and disinfect equipment and workspaces according to facility requirements.
• Identify and report equipment malfunctions.
• Follow HIPAA, VA privacy, infection-control, and environmental safety requirements.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement activities.

Modality-Specific Positions

CT Technologist: Perform diagnostic CT examinations while ensuring excellent image quality, patient care, and radiation safety.

Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist / DEXA Technologist: Perform general radiography and DEXA imaging, including patient positioning, image acquisition, quality control, and documentation.

MRI Technologist: Perform MRI examinations while following all MRI safety, screening, imaging, and quality-control requirements.

Ultrasound Technologist / Sonographer: Perform diagnostic sonographic examinations involving organs, structures, and vascular anatomy within the candidate's qualifications and scope of practice.

Qualifications

Ideal candidates should have:

• Experience working in a hospital or large healthcare environment.
• Relevant certification and credentials for their imaging specialty.
• ARRT certification for applicable Radiology, CT, MRI, or DEXA positions.
• ARDMS certification or equivalent credentials for applicable Ultrasound/Sonography positions.
• Experience with PACS and electronic medical-record systems.
• Strong knowledge of patient positioning and imaging quality assurance.
• Knowledge of radiation safety and infection-control procedures.
• Excellent patient-care and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a high-volume clinical environment.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English effectively.

Schedule & Coverage

• Monday Friday
• 8:00 AM 4:30 PM
• Full-Time
• 30-minute unpaid break
• Approximately 95% direct patient care and 5% administrative/quality-related activities
• Occasional pre-approved overtime may be available.
• Personnel may occasionally be required to work on Federal Holidays based on facility needs.

Additional Opportunities

The broader VA imaging requirement may also include:

• Nuclear Medicine Technologist
• PET/CT Technologist
• Mammography Technologist
• Interventional Radiology Technologist
• Medical Instrument Technician Cath Lab
• Peripheral Vascular Laboratory Technologist/Technician

Job Tags

Full time, Currently hiring, Monday to Friday

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