Confidence with fluoroscopy, understanding radiation safety and high collaboration skills are essential for this opportunity in our state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery center. If you're looking to be on a team that delivers high-quality patient care in a compassionate, collaborative and dynamic practice, keep reading further to learn more about this exciting opportunity.
The Radiologic Technologist supports surgical and pain management procedures by operating C-Arm fluoroscopic equipment in the operating room and procedure room. This role is essential to patient safety, surgical efficiency, radiation protection, and high-quality imaging in a fast-paced orthopedic environment.
Princeton Orthopaedic Associates (POA), a division of OrthoNJ, is a Community of Extraordinary Care professionals serving Central New Jersey since 1974. With 29 physicians, including 19 Orthopaedic surgeons, across 7 office locations, POA operates as an outcome-focused orthopaedic practice that combines extraordinary talent, advanced techniques, and cutting-edge tools with compassionate service. As part of New Jersey's largest independent orthopaedic group practice, POA physicians work collaboratively to provide personalized, patient-centered care while maintaining the values and autonomy of the private practice model.
Princeton Orthopaedic Associates is built on a foundation of compassion, patient focus, quality, collaboration, honesty, and excellence. We are a community where every team member is expected to embody these values in their daily work by holding themselves and colleagues accountable to high standards. We foster a culture of continuous improvement where feedback is welcomed, mistakes become learning opportunities, and successes are celebrated together. As a member of our team, you'll be expected to contribute ideas, mentor new colleagues, and actively participate in creating an environment where both patients and staff thrive.
- Operate C-arm fluoroscopic equipment for all applicable surgical and pain management cases; ensure adequate radiation shielding for patients, personnel, and the facility
- Verify equipment is in proper working order prior to each case; report malfunctions promptly and coordinate follow-up with service technicians
- Ensure all radiographs are accurately identified with patient information and anatomical markings; print films as needed
- Maintain, monitor, and properly store personal radiation monitoring badges; label radioactive materials, waste, and hazardous areas per protocol
- Transport radioactive materials within the center in accordance with safety regulations
- Maintain all quality assurance standards per New Jersey state regulations; identify and report compliance concerns in a timely manner
- Practice sterile technique when required; keep all imaging equipment clean and presentable, including portable units prior to OR entry
- Stock and maintain radiologic supplies; identify pregnant patients and follow applicable imaging protocols
- Assist with emergency procedures as directed; support patient care with a positive, professional, and compassionate approach
- Other duties as assigned throughout the ambulatory surgery center to assist the team
Experience/ Qualifications:
- A minimum one year of fluoroscopic or C-arm experience is required
- Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) and orthopaedic or pain management experience is strongly preferred
- Strong attention to radiation safety, sterile technique, and patient communication in a fast-paced surgical environment
Education/Certification:
- Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program required
- Current NJ DEP Diagnostic Radiography license and ARRT certification required
- Current BLS/CPR certification required
Benefits
OrthoNJ, LLC is required by New Jersey law to disclose the compensation range for this position. The hiring range for this role is $38-48/hr. Compensation is determined based on several factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience. Eligible full-time employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and a retirement plan.
EEO Disclosure:
POA is an equal opportunity employer.
POA, as a member organization of OrthoNJ, is strongly committed to creating and preserving equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. We make all employment decisions – including recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, dismissal from employment, and other personnel matters – without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship, gender identity and expression, parental status, or other legally protected characteristics or conduct.