Interventional Radiology Technologist - Per Diem

About the Role

As an Interventional Technologist at Hackensack Meridian Health, you will perform a variety of duties to assist in conducting prescribed specialized radiologic procedures in Interventional Radiology. Our team members are the heart of what makes us better, helping patients live better, healthier lives while supporting one another to succeed in a collaborative culture.

Responsibilities

• Maintains adequate inventory of materials and various supplies and recommends procurement of necessary supplies.
• Coordinates scheduling of patients with the admitting department, referring physicians, nursing staff, and inter-departmental sections.
• Documents all Medical Center charges and Radiology charges for each exam.
• Provides instruction to technologists and auxiliary personnel through formal and informal education.
• Maintains standards of radiation safety throughout the department.
• Assists Radiologists and other qualified physicians (under Radiologist supervision) in performing Interventional Radiology procedures.
• Selects proper protocols for identified procedures.
• Greets all patients when they arrive for their exam utilizing A.I.D.E.T. standards.
• Ensures patients' safe transfer into and out of Interventional Radiology suite.
• Prepares images for review by radiologist.
• Organizes and coordinates studies with previous x-ray studies.
• Adheres to the principles of image gently & image wisely.
• Follows and adheres to infection control guidelines and sterile techniques.
• Maintains Interventional Radiology room for cleanliness, supplies, etc., following each exam.
• Operates radiographic equipment integrally with mechanical injector at injection rate and amount directed by radiologist.
• Performs required daily clerical duties, including the use of EPIC, Teletracking System, computer systems, patient scheduling, and other systems as required.
• Responsible for scheduled shifts; overtime as needed to provide continual quality patient care.
• On-call assignments as needed per Department of Radiology policy.
• Adheres to the policies of Employee ID, Standards of Behavior, Attendance, and Punctuality.
• Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care specific to those needs (e.g., age, culture, language, hearing, and/or visually impaired).
• Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.
• Performs specific daily and monthly QA.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
• Lifts a minimum of 25 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs., and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day.

Requirements

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Completion of an AMA-approved school of Radiologic Technology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills, including but not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Qualifications

• Required Licenses and Certifications:
  • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certification.
  • NJ state license for Diagnostic Radiology (D.R.).
  • AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification within 60 days of entering position.
• Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • One-year experience in Interventional procedures.
• Preferred Licenses and Certifications:
  • VI Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or CV Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Pay

The minimum starting rate of pay for this role is $44.30 per hour. The posted rate of pay is a reasonable good faith estimate and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The base compensation may vary based on factors such as labor market data, experience, education, certifications, skills, geographic location, internal equity, budget, and grant funding.

Full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) positions are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, retirement benefits, and shift differentials for evening, night, or weekend shifts.