Radiology Technologist, Per Diem

Hackensack Meridian Health•Edison, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiology Technologist Performs general x-ray procedures consistent with industry standards, regulations and Meridian policy, under the direction of the Physician. The schedule is Tuesday and Thursday from 8am-5:30pm.

Requirements

High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
Completion of an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology.
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certification.
NJ Registered Radiological Technologist License or Diagnostic Radiography License.
BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification within 60 days of entering position.

Responsibilities

Explains procedures to patients to inform and alleviate potential anxiety and to minimize need for additional exposure. Informs patients of follow up instructions as required. All information relayed to patients is clearly and accurately documented in the charts.
Consistently complies with CLIA, OSHA, and other state/government regulatory standards/ requirements and agencies. Refers regularly to the POL Policy Manual. Maintains records or logs as required by regulatory agencies.
Greets patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous and helpful manner. Smiles, making patients/visitors feel welcome and important; makes direct eye contact; responds promptly to patients` needs; monitors radiology schedule or requests and works to ensure full patient satisfaction.
Reviews chart in advance of patient intake. Completes all required documentation according to standards established by the physician, in an accurate, legible and timely manner, and enters the date of service using MM/DD/YYYY format; Signs and dates all charts within a timely manner.
Demonstrates ability to troubleshoot equipment. Maintains radiology equipment by performing scheduled cleanings/tests and documents results. Acts quickly and responsibly to ensure equipment is functioning properly.
Performs x-rays in a manner that minimizes costly errors or need for utilization of additional supplies.. Ensures that equipment is serviced on time.
Monitors work area, supply inventory and equipment. Notifies Practice Manager, or designee, when supplies are low. Assists with unpacking, storing, and/or distribution of supplies upon delivery.
Promotes patient satisfaction by providing excellent service by interacting in a friendly, helpful manner. Communicates potential patient satisfaction issues to the practice manager. Keeps informed regarding the practice`s performance on patient satisfaction.
Develops films of acceptable quality with minimum retakes. Completes proper forms and documents findings for physician review. Enters all required information into the database. Prints reports and distributes as per practice policy.
Obtains required demographic information from patient and verifies insurance coverage prior to initiating procedure. Completes pertinent patient history and accurately records data into medical record and/or radiology equipment.
Verifies the identity of the patient by asking the patient's full name and date of birth, which should be compared to the physician order. Assists the patient on and off the x-ray table as needed and assesses the immediate environment for potential safety concerns.
May be involved in rooming patients including taking vitals and documentation in EPIC.
Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.