Multi Modality Interventional Radiology Tech - Full Time

About the Role

As a Multimodality Tech at Hackensack Meridian Health, you will be a Radiology Tech trained, qualified, and competent in at least two of the following disciplines, working in any area based on departmental needs:

• General Diagnostic Radiology
• CT
• MRI
• Mammography
• Interventional Radiology
• Ultrasound
• Nuclear Medicine/PET

Responsibilities

• Maintains adequate inventory of materials and supplies; recommends procurement of necessary supplies.
• Coordinates scheduling of patients with admitting department, referring physicians, nursing staff, and inter-departmental sections.
• Documents all Medical Center 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 patients upon arrival using A.I.D.E.T. standards.
• Ensures patients' safe transfer into and out of the 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 infection control guidelines and sterile techniques.
• Maintains Interventional Radiology room cleanliness and supplies after each exam.
• Operates radiographic equipment with mechanical injector at rates and amounts directed by radiologist.
• Performs daily clerical duties, including use of EPIC, Teletracking System, patient scheduling, and other hospital computer systems.
• Works scheduled shifts; overtime as needed for continual quality patient care.
• Participates in on-call assignments per Department of Radiology policy.
• Adheres to Employee ID, Standards of Behavior, Attendance, and Punctuality policies.
• Identifies and addresses the needs of the patient population served (e.g., age, culture, language, hearing/visual impairments).
• Adheres to Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.
• Performs specific daily and monthly Quality Assurance (QA).
• Handles 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.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), or equivalent.
• Completion of an AMA-approved school of Radiologic Technology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office, Google Suite).

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• One year of experience in Interventional procedures.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• NJ state license for Diagnostic Radiology (D.R).
• Registration with the ARRT in one or more of the following modalities: MRI (or ARMRIT), CT, X-ray, IR, or Mammography.
• NJ state license and Certification in Nuclear Medicine if secondary modality is Nuclear Medicine.
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• VI or CV certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Pay

Minimum starting rate of $44.30 per hour. The posted rate is a reasonable good-faith estimate and 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 include a comprehensive benefits package with health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits. Eligible roles may also receive performance-based incentives, bonuses, commissions, or shift differentials for evening, night, or weekend shifts.