The Radiology Technologist performs general x-ray procedures under physician direction, which includes explaining procedures to patients to alleviate anxiety and ensuring accurate documentation in charts. Responsibilities also cover maintaining compliance with regulations, performing equipment maintenance, and managing supply inventory.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a High School diploma or GED equivalent and must complete an AMA-approved school of Radiologic Technology. Required licenses include American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certification and an NJ Registered Radiological Technologist License or Diagnostic Radiography License.
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Job description
Overview Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.
At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed.
With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members.
Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning.
It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.
Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
The Radiology Technologist Performs general x-ray procedures consistent with industry standards, regulations and Meridian policy, under the direction of the Physician.
The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, 9am-7pm and Saturday/Sunday, 8am-4pm.
Responsibilities
A day in the life of a Radiology Technologist at Hackensack Meridian Health includes: Communication: Explains procedures to patients to inform and alleviate potential anxiety and to minimize need for additional exposure. Informs patients of follow up instructions as required. All information relayed to patients is clearly and accurately documented in the charts.
Compliance
Consistently complies with CLIA, OSHA, and other state/government regulatory standards/ requirements and agencies. Refers regularly to the POL Policy Manual. Maintains records or logs as required by regulatory agencies.
Customer
Service: Greets patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous and helpful manner. Smiles, making patients/visitors feel welcome and important; makes direct eye contact; responds promptly to patients' needs; monitors radiology schedule or requests and works to ensure full patient satisfaction.
Documentation
Reviews chart in advance of patient intake. Completes all required documentation according to standards established by the physician, in an accurate, legible and timely manner, and enters the date of service using MM/DD/YYYY format; Signs and dates all charts within a timely manner.
Equipment
Maintenance: Demonstrates ability to troubleshoot equipment. Maintains radiology equipment by performing scheduled cleanings/tests and documents results. Acts quickly and responsibly to ensure equipment is functioning properly.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Retirement Benefits
Paid Leave
Financial
Responsibilities: Performs x-rays in a manner that minimizes costly errors or need for utilization of additional supplies.. Ensures that equipment is serviced on time.
Inventory
Management: Monitors work area, supply inventory and equipment. Notifies Practice Manager, or designee, when supplies are low. Assists with unpacking, storing, and/or distribution of supplies upon delivery.
Patient
Satisfaction: Promotes patient satisfaction by providing excellent service by interacting in a friendly, helpful manner. Communicates potential patient satisfaction issues to the practice manager. Keeps informed regarding the practice's performance on patient satisfaction.
Post
Scan
Procedures: Develops films of acceptable quality with minimum retakes. Completes proper forms and documents findings for physician review. Enters all required information into the database. Prints reports and distributes as per practice policy.
Pre-Procedure
Responsibilities: Obtains required demographic information from patient and verifies insurance coverage prior to initiating procedure. Completes pertinent patient history and accurately records data into medical record and/or radiology equipment.
Radiology
Procedures: Verifies the identity of the patient by asking the patient's full name and date of birth, which should be compared to the physician order. Assists the patient on and off the x-ray table as needed and assesses the immediate environment for potential safety concerns. May be involved in rooming patients including taking vitals and documentation in EPIC. Other duties and/or projects as assigned. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Qualifications: Education,
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Required: High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs. Completion of an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology. Licenses and Certifications Required: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certification. NJ Registered Radiological Technologist License or Diagnostic Radiography License. BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification within 60 days of entering position. If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today! Starting Minimum Rate Minimum rate of $38.27 Hourly Job Posting Disclosure HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
Experience
Years of relevant work experience.
Education and
Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
Skills
Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
Geographic
Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
Internal
Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
Budget and
Grant
Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.
