Radiology Technologist, Urgent Care-Per Diem
Company: Hackensack Meridian Health
Location: Newark
Posted on: March 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Description: 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. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning.
It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for
our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our
mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive
change. The Radiology Technologist performs general x-ray
procedures consistent with industry standards, regulations and
Meridian policy, under the direction of the Physician. The schedule
for this position is Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm and weekends are
8am-4pm. This position is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Responsibilties: A day in the life of a Radiology Technologist at
Hackensack Meridian Health includes: - Communication: 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. -
Compliance: 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. - Customer Service: 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. - Documentation: 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. - Equipment
Maintenance: 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. - Financial
Responsibilities: Performs x-rays in a manner that minimizes costly
errors or need for utilization of additional supplies Ensures that
equipment is serviced on time. - Inventory Management: 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.
- Patient Satisfaction: 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. - Post Scan Procedures: 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. - Pre-Procedure Responsibilities: 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. - Radiology Procedures: 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. Qualifications: Education, Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities Required: - High School diploma, general equivalency
diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs. - Completion of an
AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology. - BLS certification.
Licenses and Certifications Required: - NJ Registered Radiological
Technologist License. - Basic Cardiac Life Support Certificate.
Licenses and Certifications Preferred: - American Registry of
Radiologic Technologists Certification. If you feel that the above
description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities,
then please apply today!
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