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

Atlantic Health System•Morristown, NJ

3h•Onsite

About The Position

This Lead Radiographer role is responsible for providing expert cross-sectional imaging procedures within the department, ensuring colleagues deliver a high level of service and quality care to both patients and consultants. As a lead role, it also requires guidance to subordinates. Atlantic Health System is a leading non-profit health care system headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, with over 20,000 team members. Their facilities include Morristown Medical Center, Overlook Medical Center, Newton Medical Center, Chilton Medical Center, Hackettstown Medical Center, Goryeb Children's Hospital, CentraState Healthcare System, Atlantic Home Care and Hospice, Atlantic Mobile Health, and Atlantic Rehabilitation. They also affiliate with over 900 community-based healthcare providers through Atlantic Medical Group and are a member of AllSpire Health Partners. Atlantic Health System has received numerous awards and recognitions, including being named one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For® by FORTUNE® magazine for 15 years. Morristown Medical Center is a nationally-recognized leader in various specialties, including cardiology and heart surgery, orthopedics, and gynecology. It has been recognized as one of America's '50 Best Hospitals' by Healthgrades for six consecutive years and one of the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek. It holds a Magnet Hospital designation for Excellence in Nursing Service and is a Level I Regional Trauma Center. Atlantic Health System's radiology departments provide state-of-the-art imaging services, accommodating a wide range of patient needs with high quality and safety, including 'child-size' radiation doses for pediatric patients. The medical team comprises board-certified, fellowship-trained radiologists specializing in various imaging areas, supported by highly skilled technologists and registered radiology nurses.

Requirements

Expert cross-sectional imaging procedures
Experience and clinical knowledge to alert clinicians locally to abnormalities/pathologies demonstrated which require immediate medical attention/ additional imaging
Ability to work in accordance with IR(ME)R 2000 regulations, MHRA guidelines 2015 and local rules, policies and procedures

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 any operational issues with arise within all Medical Imaging
Exercises the discretion to change imaging protocols if necessary to better demonstrate pathologies in complex clinical cases.
Responsible for the quality of the examinations performed in the department using judgement to improve quality and to recognize technical problems with imaging and ensure they are rectified.
Authorizes and performs highly complex specialist imaging procedures, provides direct patient care and a high quality diagnostic service in order to assist in the management of patients referred from clinicians.
Uses experience and clinical knowledge to alert clinicians locally to abnormalities/pathologies demonstrated which require immediate medical attention/ additional imaging.
Acts as the coordinator for the transfer of complex clinical cases requiring imaging from both within the hospital and the regional hospitals served, ensuring the multidisciplinary team including medical and nursing staff are available to support these cases (e.g. spinal cord injuries/pediatric cases).
Acting as a point of specialist advice for patient enquiries 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.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
Life & AD&D Insurance.
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
PTO & Paid Sick Leave
Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
Backup and On-Site Childcare
Well-Being Rewards
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance