Lead Special Procedures Technologist-Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Interventional [...]

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsible for performing specialized functions along with technical radiology procedures. Serves as the liaison and primary point of contact between management, staff and physicians for routine matters. Answers questions and resolves issues for the subordinate roles as well as other members of the care team to ensure the delivery of exceptional patient care and adherence to practice standards. This position ensures optimal patient safety, quality outcomes, and customer service. Principal Accountabilities Performs special procedure (Interventional) exams as well as diagnostic radiology procedures and assists with patient preparation before procedures and performs proper sterile techniques as indicated in support of the invasive procedure. Supports imaging procedural flow collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team in a timely and efficient manner. Supervises technologists daily duties ensuring a team approach with extraordinary quality patient interactions during the continuum of care. Manages inventory to ensure appropriate par level are maintained and communicated to the designee. Effectively communicates, maintains, and records quality measures for equipment maintenance. Mentors and precepts new team members through competency based performance as per AHS educational standards. Documents electronic health medical records. Performs high level of sterile technique and maintains infection prevention standards. Adheres to all policies and procedures of AHS. Performs other related duties as assigned. Follows safety standards and conducts all imaging procedures accordingly. Maintains proper sterile techniques for procedures, regularly practices aseptic techniques, and ensures compliance with radiation safety and infection control procedures. Provides direct assistance to physicians during diagnostic procedures, including assisting with sterile technique. Proactively assesses, identifies and responds to the needs of the patient for adjustment or intervention to optimize patient care, image quality and patient experience. This includes positioning, physiology, procedure preparation, and technical factors. Modifies technical factors to achieve desired imaging results and recognizes complications and limitations associated with certain procedures. Serves as liaison between team members, management and physicians, resolving routine matters for the shift and modality. Assists physicians during procedures. Provides accurate explanations and instructions to patients and family members at an appropriate level utilizing verbal and non-verbal skills, terminology and language.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Graduate of an AMA approved Radiography Program. RT & ARRT Licensure. CPR Certification. 3+ years of experience in IR and scrubbing procedures or in a related field. Preferred 4 years experience as a Special Procedures or Endovascular Technologist or in a related field.

ABOUT US

At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include: Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ Atlantic Home Care and Hospice Atlantic Mobile Health Atlantic Rehabilitation We also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of AllSpire Health Partners. We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades: 100 Best Companies to Work For ® and FORTUNE® magazine for 15 years Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare 150 Top Places to work in Healthcare - Becker's Healthcare 100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know - Becker's Hospital Review Best Employers for Workers over 50 - AARP Gold-Level "Well Workplace": Wellness Council of America (WELCOA) One of the 100 Best Workplaces for "Millennials" Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care: Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets NJ Sustainable Business Morristown Medical Center is a nationally-recognized leader in cardiology and heart surgery, orthopedics, gynecology, geriatrics, gastroenterology and GI surgery, pulmonology and lung surgery, and urology. We are the only hospital in New Jersey named one of America's '50 Best Hospitals' for six consecutive years by Healthgrades and one of the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek. We were included on Becker's Healthcare 2020 list of "100 Great Hospitals in America". In addition, Leapfrog recognized us with an "A" hospital safety grade - its highest - twelve consecutive times, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services awarded us again with its highest five-start rating in 2020. Morristown Medical Center is a Magnet Hospital for Excellence in Nursing Service, the highest level of recognition achievable from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for facilities that provide acute care services. Our nonprofit hospital was also designated a Level I Regional Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons and a Level II by the State of NJ. Atlantic Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package Atlantic Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted: Team Member 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 Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

EEO STATEMENT

Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Atlantic Health System's radiology departments provide state-of-the-art imaging services that can accommodate a wide range of patient needs with the highest quality and safety. In fact, many of our locations meet image gently® recommendations, meaning we "child-size" radiation doses for pediatric patients. Our medical team features board-certified, fellowship-trained radiologists, who specialize in breast imaging, cross-sectional imaging, neuroradiology, nuclear medicine, muscular-skeletal imaging, pediatric imaging, and interventional radiology. Highly skilled technologists and registered radiology nurses provide additional expertise and support. Atlantic Health System has radiology services at Chilton, Hackettstown, Morristown, Newton and Overlook medical centers, along with Goryeb Children's Hospital and a variety of outpatient locations. Services vary by location. #J-18808-Ljbffr Atlantic Health System