Interventional Radiology Technologist - Per Diem

Overview Interventional Radiology Technologist - Per Diem role at Hackensack Meridian Health. Responsibilities Maintains adequate inventory of materials and supplies; recommends procurement of necessary items. Coordinates scheduling of patients with the admitting department, referring physicians, nursing staff and inter-departmental sections. Documents all Medical Center charges and Radiology charges for each exam. Provides instruction to technologists and auxiliary personnel through formal and informal education. Maintains standards of radiation safety throughout the department. Assists Radiologists and other qualified physicians under Radiologist supervision in performing Interventional Radiology procedures. Selects proper protocols for identified procedures. Greets patients using ADADET standards when they arrive for their exam. Ensures patients are safely transferred into and out of the Interventional Radiology suite. Prepares images for review by the radiologist. Organizes and coordinates studies with previous x-ray studies. Adheres to the principles of image gently and image wisely; follows infection control guidelines and sterile techniques. Maintains Interventional Radiology room for cleanliness and supplies; prepares for each exam. Operates radiographic equipment in conjunction with a mechanical injector as directed by the radiologist. Performs daily clerical duties using EPIC, Teletracking System, and other hospital computer systems. Responsible for scheduled shifts and may work overtime to provide continuous quality patient care; on-call assignments as needed per department policy. Adheres to Employee ID, Standards of Behavior, Attendance, and Punctuality policies. Identifies patient population needs and delivers care tailored to age, culture, language, and accessibility requirements; communicates with patients, families, and caregivers accordingly. Performs specific daily and monthly QA tasks. Other duties and/or projects as assigned; adheres to organizational competencies and standards of behavior. Physical requirements include lifting a minimum of 25 lbs, pushing/pulling a minimum of 50 lbs, and standing for extended periods. Qualifications Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required High School diploma or GED; completion of an AMA-approved school of Radiologic Technology. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite. Education, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Preferred One-year experience in Interventional procedures. Licenses And Certifications Required American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certification. NJ state license for Diagnostic Radiology (D.R.). AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS HCP) certification within 60 days of entering position. Licenses And Certifications Preferred ARRT Vascular Interventional (VI) or CV certification preferred. Starting pay and benefits are discussed during the interview process. The posted rate of pay is a good faith estimate of the minimum base pay and is subject to change in accordance with law and policy. Job duties and compensation details may include additional information such as market data considerations, experience, education and certifications, skills, location, internal equity, and budget/funding. Some roles may be eligible for incentive pay or shift differentials. In addition to our compensation, Hackensack Meridian Health offers a comprehensive benefits package. Starting at $43.63 hourly. #J-18808-Ljbffr