Radiology Technologist (Full-Time)

About the role

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 who keep getting better, advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Radiologic Technologist / X-Ray Technician is responsible for obtaining diagnostic radiographic examinations.

Responsibilities

• Produces diagnostic radiographic examinations by positioning patients, providing immobilization devices, shielding, selecting proper technical factors based on individual patient needs.
• Selects and operates equipment as required for specific procedures.
• Uses consistent and appropriate techniques to gather relevant information from the medical record, significant others, and health care providers to prepare protocols for scanning and patient safety.
• In accordance with ALARA principles, restricts radiation beam through proper and safe collimation, providing safe care to all patients.
• Performs portable x-ray examinations in patient rooms, operating rooms, and emergency rooms.
• Follows operational procedure to safely identify patient's images with name and MRN#, correctly mark the image as to the side of the patient taken.
• Processes and reconstructs all images using methods available.
• Maintains orderly x-ray room, including ordering and maintaining proper and adequate supplies as directed by head of the department.
• Prepares radiopaque contrast media and assists providers when necessary in administering radiopaque mixtures to patients.
• Performs administrative duties related to scheduling appointments, patient instruction, maintenance of records, reception of patients, and other administrative duties as required.
• Renders services and/or assistance to all patients depending on individual needs and abilities in moving, turning, getting on and off the x-ray tables, etc.
• Responsible for scheduled shifts including holidays and weekends; 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.
• Greets all patients when they arrive for their exam utilizing A.I.D.E.T. standards.
• Performs daily clerical duties, which includes the use of EPIC, PACS, Teletracking System, computer system, patient scheduling, and other computer systems as added by hospital.
• Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.).
• Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

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 that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Qualifications

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certification.
• Diagnostic Radiography License.
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

Working Conditions

• Lifts a minimum of 25 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs., and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day.
• Regular contact with medical personnel and visitors.

Pay

Starting at $35.28 hourly.

Benefits

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, and vision insurance.
• Paid leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Retirement benefits.
• Performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions (for eligible positions).
• Shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.