Lead Radiographer-Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center-Full Time: Mon-Fri 7a-3p

About the role

Responsible for providing expert cross-sectional imaging procedures within the Radiology Department, ensuring colleagues deliver a high level of service and quality care to both patients and consultants. As a lead role, you will also provide guidance to subordinates.

Responsibilities

• Performs radiographs on all patient types at Chilton Medical Center.
• Oversees all administrative aspects of the Radiology Department in the absence of the day Lead Radiographer / Manager of Radiology.
• Works closely with the Hospital Nursing Supervisor on operational issues within Medical Imaging.
• Exercises discretion to change imaging protocols to better demonstrate pathologies in complex clinical cases.
• Ensures the quality of examinations performed in the department, using judgment to improve quality and recognize technical problems with imaging.
• Authorizes and performs highly complex specialist imaging procedures, providing direct patient care and a high-quality diagnostic service.
• Uses experience and clinical knowledge to alert clinicians to abnormalities/pathologies requiring immediate medical attention or additional imaging.
• Coordinates the transfer of complex clinical cases requiring imaging from within the hospital and regional hospitals, ensuring multidisciplinary team support.
• Acts as a point of specialist advice for patient inquiries regarding their referral.
• Works in accordance with IR(ME)R 2000 regulations, MHRA guidelines 2015, and local rules, policies, and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of a School of Radiologic Technology.
• CPR certification and ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) (R), (VI), or (CV) certification required within 3 months of hire.
• Minimum two (2) years of clinical experience.

Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Three (3) years of clinical experience.
• One (1) year of clinical experience in a leadership role.

About Us

At Atlantic Health, our promise to our communities is to deliver the highest quality care at the right time, place, and cost. We respect, develop, and provide opportunities for our more than 22,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are a leading non-profit health care system with facilities including:

• Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
• Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
• Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
• Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
• Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
• Atlantic Health Goryeb Children’s Hospital, Morristown, NJ
• Atlantic Health CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
• Atlantic Medical Group, Atlantic Visiting Nurse, Atlantic Mobile Health, and Atlantic Rehabilitation

We have over 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group and have received numerous awards, including:

• Chosen for 17 years by Fortune as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For.”
• Atlantic Health Morristown and Overlook named by Newsweek as two of the “World’s Best Hospitals” in 2026.
• Ranked within the top three hospitals in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 Best Hospital rankings.
• Four “A” grades by The Leapfrog Group in Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades.
• New Jersey’s only hospitals named among America’s 50 Best by Healthgrades in 2026 (Morristown and Overlook).
• Named by Becker’s Healthcare as one of the “165 Top Places to Work in Healthcare – 2026.”
• Forbes Top Hospitals for 2026 (Morristown, Overlook, Chilton, and Newton).
• Named by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion & Diversity 2025.
• Rated LEVEL 9 - 2025 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired.

Chilton Medical Center, located in Pompton Plains, New Jersey, has been ranked the top mid-sized hospital in NJ for six consecutive years. Recognitions include:

• “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group.
• Lifeline Bronze Receiving Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association.
• Primary Stroke Center designation by The Joint Commission.
• American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite.
• Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for nursing excellence.

Benefits

Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package supporting health, financial security, and well-being. Offerings vary by role level (Team Member, Director, Executive) and include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage (for team members working 22.5+ hours per week).
• Life & AD&D Insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability (with options to supplement).
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match and additional non-elective contribution.
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid sick leave.
• Tuition assistance, advancement, and academic advising.
• Parental, adoption, and surrogacy leave.
• Backup and on-site childcare.
• Well-being rewards.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Fertility benefits and healthy pregnancy program.
• Flexible spending and commuter accounts.
• Pet, home & auto, identity theft, and legal insurance.

About The Team

Atlantic Health System’s radiology departments provide state-of-the-art imaging services accommodating a wide range of patient needs with the highest quality and safety. Many locations meet Image Gently® recommendations, “child-sizing” radiation doses for pediatric patients. Our team includes:

• Board-certified, fellowship-trained radiologists specializing in breast imaging, cross-sectional imaging, neuroradiology, nuclear medicine, musculoskeletal imaging, pediatric imaging, and interventional radiology.
• Highly skilled technologists and registered radiology nurses.

Radiology services are available at Chilton, Hackettstown, Morristown, Newton, and Overlook medical centers, Goryeb Children’s Hospital, and various outpatient locations. Services vary by location.