Imaging Department Lead - X-Ray Technologist

Summit Health Management; Berkeley Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Health Management is seeking a Lead X-Ray Technologist for the Imaging Department. The role focuses on directing daily radiology operations, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining high-quality diagnostic imaging across modalities.

The position requires a vocational/technical diploma or associate degree, 1–4 years of radiology tech experience, and ARRT/ARDMS/ARMRT certification along with BLS and NJ licensure. Weekend coverage may be required.

Qualifications

• Diploma from a vocational/technical school.
• Associates degree preferred.
• 1-2 years of tech experience required.
• 2-4 years preferred.
• One of ARRT, ARDMS, ARMRT certificates required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• NJ Bureau of Radiological Health license required.
• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Directs the daily operations of radiology functions, in designated modality/location.
• Provides leadership, training and support for the department.
• Maintains equipment service records, arrange for equipment service and PMs alongside QA/QC techs.
• Assists Radiologist in performing procedures.
• Oversees patient safety and accuracy of patient demographics in PACS.
• Plans for delivery of care according to patient activity and staff competencies.
• Travel: Flexibility to float to other Imaging sites as needed.

Education

Diploma from vocational/technical school

Associates degree preferred

1-2 years tech experience required

2-4 years preferred

One of ARRT ARDMS ARMRT certificates required

Basic Life Support (BLS) required

NJ Bureau of Radiological Health license required

English communication skills

Tools

Imaging equipment

Job description

Summit Health Management is seeking a Lead X-Ray Technologist for the Imaging Department. The role focuses on directing daily radiology operations, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining high-quality diagnostic imaging across modalities.

The position requires a vocational/technical diploma or associate degree, 1–4 years of radiology tech experience, and ARRT/ARDMS/ARMRT certification along with BLS and NJ licensure. Weekend coverage may be required.