Radiology Assistant

RWJBarnabas Health; Livingston (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Radiology Assistant to support the Radiology-Diagnostic department at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center. This hourly role involves patient coordination, exam review requests, and charting in PACS/RIS systems.

The position requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication, and adherence to HIPAA. Duties include digitizing imaging, preparing and distributing schedules, and supporting physicians and staff in fast-paced clinical settings.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in healthcare, radiology, or hospital environment preferred.
• Familiarity with PACS, RIS, RASI, Cerner, or other healthcare information systems is a plus.
• Strong communication, customer service, and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.
• Successful completion of required orientation and training programs.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones professionally and identify yourself while following the AIDET initiative.
• Assist physicians, patients, and staff with requests to review radiology exams and results.
• Burn CDs upon request and verify accuracy of patient and exam information.
• Digitize fluoroscopy and OR films with correct information entry.
• Process requests to sign out patient studies, ensuring inclusion of all studies and results while maintaining logs.
• Retrieve PACS studies and print films with correct window levels.
• Scan patient information into RASI and McKesson PACS accurately.
• Use RIS to verify patient demographics and radiology orders status.
• Enter radiology billing codes into Cerner.
• Import outside CDs for internal and external customers.
• Maintain patient privacy and HIPAA compliance.
• Print and distribute Radiology outpatient schedules.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Customer service

Tools

PACS

RIS

RASI

Cerner

Job description

Radiology Assistant

Job Title: Radiology Assistant

Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr

Department Name: Radiology-Diagnostic

Req #: 0000263272

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $24.33 - $24.33 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.

Radiology Assistant - RWJBarnabas Health

A typical day for a Radiology Assistant may include:

• Answering phones in a professional and friendly manner, always identifying yourself while implementing the AIDET initiative.


• Assisting physicians, patients, and staff with requests to review radiology exams and results.


• Burning CDs upon request while verifying that all patient and exam information is accurate.


• Digitizing Fluoroscopy and Operating Room films, ensuring all required information is entered correctly.


• Processing requests to sign out patient studies, ensuring all requested studies and results are included while following the required double-check process and maintaining the log book.


• Retrieving PACS studies and printing films as needed, accurately identifying the appropriate window levels.


• Scanning patient information accurately into RASI and McKesson PACS.


• Utilizing the Radiology Information System (RIS) to verify patient demographics and the status of radiology orders.


• Accurately entering Radiology billing codes into the Cerner system.


• Importing outside CDs for both internal and external customers.


• Maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality while following all HIPAA regulations.


• Printing and distributing Radiology outpatient schedules.

This role might be for you if:

• You enjoy working in a fast-paced healthcare environment and providing excellent customer service.


• You have strong attention to detail and understand the importance of accuracy when handling patient information and diagnostic studies.


• You are comfortable working with radiology information systems, PACS, RIS, and other healthcare technology.


• You communicate professionally with patients, physicians, and healthcare team members.


• You understand the importance of patient confidentiality and consistently follow HIPAA requirements.


• You are organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple requests while maintaining accuracy.

To be considered for this Radiology Assistant opportunity:

• Previous experience in a healthcare, radiology, or hospital environment is preferred.


• Familiarity with PACS, RIS, RASI, Cerner, or other healthcare information systems is a plus.


• Strong communication, customer service, and organizational skills.


• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately handle patient and exam information.


• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.


• Successful completion of required orientation and training programs.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer