Diagnostic Imaging Aide - Per Diem

Hackensack Meridian Health; Neptune Township (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Diagnostic Imaging Aide to support the imaging department with administrative and clerical tasks, patient coordination, and data management. You will assist with test scheduling, results processing, and maintaining accurate records while ensuring patient safety and comfort.

The role requires strong communication, basic computer skills, and the ability to follow procedures.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate department activities through communication, requisitioning, and managing supplies, equipment and staff.
• Greet patients and guests, provide clear instructions and complete paperwork for tests.
• Process test orders and results, file and retrieve reports, and assist during imaging procedures as needed.
• Maintain patient data and billing records, manage appointments and test preparation instructions.
• Assist technologists and radiologists, support multiple imaging areas as needed.

Skills

High School Diploma

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job 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.

Job Overview

Under the direct supervision of the modality or department leader, the Diagnostic Imaging Aide coordinates the activities of the department through communication, requisitioning, and managing of supplies, equipment and staff. Interacts and communicates with personnel from various departments and support services as well as the public and department co-workers. Provides administrative and clerical support to the department.

A day in the life of a Diagnostic Imaging Aide at Hackensack Meridian Health includes

• Demonstrates knowledge and competency in completing assigned duties/responsibilities according to established protocols for procedures being performed.
• Has knowledge of various procedures and understands the use and implications when imaging contrast is being used. Reviews lab work values for IV contrast studies as well as medical terminology as related to patient history.
• Provides Clerical Support Assist other Team members to fulfill department needs (test ordering, test result processing, making copies, filing, mailing, telephone calls, film/report retrieval/printing/faxing).
• Schedules Guests/customer appointments Guests/customers are scheduled appropriately based on physician script request, history or new concern. Appropriate instructions given for Pre-registration and specific test preparation.
• Responsible for Patient/Data management Maintains consistent records for billing and appropriate tracking (activating accounts, patient in/out, film sign-/sign/out log, responds timely to film requests). Appropriately rescheduling guests/patients and maintaining a system for cancellations, pathology, etc.
• Provide safe direct patient care
• Changes table configuration.
• Assist technologist, Radiologist/Nurse as needed.
• Provides appropriate support in all Diagnostic Imaging areas as needed.
• Coordinate cases as directed by the technologist or provider.
• Greets patients and guests upon arrival to the department, gives complete and accurate instructions, communicated in a clear and concise manner to fill out necessary paperwork pertaining to their appropriate tests.
• Reviews and completes pending report log along with failed faxes.
• Retrieves needed patient related documents from the computer for Radiologist and staff.
• Retrieve and disseminate imaging medical records. Upload external imaging onto PACS.
• Follows network policy for patient identification, assists with placing patients on and off procedure table using appropriate body mechanics, including lifting, pushing, pulling, and assists patient's needs.
• Provide clerical support to the clinical team in critical value reporting.
• Stocks and cleans rooms as necessary, records temperature on refrigerator and warmer, puts away supplies/breakdown cardboard, empties linen/garbage as needed.
• Observes patients in a holding area and assists in transferring and transporting patients in a safe and efficient manner. Adheres to the Falls Prevention protocols.
• Maintains adequate supply of materials for daily use. Helps organize and maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Complies with hospital, local, state and federal regulatory and accrediting standards as well as department specific protocols and policies.
• Participates in continuing education and completes required E-Learning as assigned.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred

• Previous data entry experience.

Licenses and Certifications Required

• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification within 3 months of entering position.

Working Conditions

Lifts a minimum of 25 lbs, pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs. and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day

Minimum rate of $20.68 Hourly

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to

Labor Market Data Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.

Experience Years of relevant work experience.

Education and Certifications Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.

Skills Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.

Geographic Location Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.

Internal Equity Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.

Budget and Grant Funding Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.