Radiology Assistant in New Brunswick, New Jersey at RWJBarnabas Health

Job Title: Radiology Assistant

Location: Morris Cancer Center

Department Name: Radiology Support Services

Req #: 0000250978

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $16.56 - $20.20 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

RWJBarnabas Health is looking to add a qualified Radiology Assistant in New Brunswick, NJ.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School graduate or equivalent required
• Basic computer skills and medical terminology

Preferred:

• Certified Medical Assistant or currently enrolled in a radiology technologist program

Scheduling Requirements:

• Day Shift, 40 hours/week
• Full-time Schedule

Essential Functions:

• Consistently meets or exceeds patient and/or customer needs
• Always maintains confidentiality
• As a healthcare representative makes continuous efforts to identify opportunities to exceed patient's expectations
• Uses ethical discretion in discussions related to patient, personal or organizational issues
• Complies with HIPAA regulations regarding patient confidentiality and Protected Health Information
• Performs required tasks with little or no supervision
• Actively promotes and follows HIPAA, OSHA, federal and/or state regulations, and all other safety standards
• Ensures that equipment remains in good repair and calls for required service when needed
• Uses radiation protection according to established protocols including pregnancy screening, shielding, personnel monitoring and in the administration of radionuclides
• Practices universal precautions and sterile techniques according to OSHA standards
• Assists the technical staff with patient flow and procedures
• Able to explain the procedures being performed to the patient
• Obtain clinical information from the patient or referring physician for the scheduled procedure
• Schedules procedures per protocol
• Prepares trays and appropriate forms for procedures
• Use of Radiology system, equipment and patient handling
• Handles all specimens per protocol

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier healthcare destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer