Radiology Assistant

RWJBarnabas Health; Somerville (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health's Radiology Assistant at RWJ Somerset supports radiology staff under the Radiology Supervisor, assisting with patient flow and procedures. The role does not perform diagnostic exams and emphasizes teamwork, precision, and compassionate patient care in a night-shift, part-time setting.

Under supervision, you help with patient preparation, scheduling, and documentation, maintaining knowledge of procedures, contraindications, and necessary paperwork for approvals.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Basic computer skills and medical terminology required.
• Certified medical assistant or currently enrolled in a radiology technologist program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the technical staff with patient flow and procedures.
• Maintaining knowledge of designated procedures and protocols to assist the technologist or radiologist with the procedure, including patient preparation.
• Maintaining knowledge of procedures and contraindications; able to collect clinical information, necessary images and paperwork to obtain approvals prior to scheduling.
• Obtaining clinical information from the patient or referring physician for scheduled procedures.
• Scheduling procedures.
• Preparing trays and appropriate forms for procedures.
• Monitoring supply stock and ordering supplies for procedures.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Medical terminology

Computer skills

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Radiology Assistant

Req #: 0000262781

Category: Radiology / Imaging / Radiation

Status: Part-Time

Shift: Night

Facility: RWJ Somerset

Department: Radiology-Diagnostic

Pay Range: $19.48 - $23.38 per hour

Location: 110 Rehill Ave, Somerville, NJ 08876

Location: RWJUH Somerset

Status: Hourly

Pay Range: $19.48 - $23.38 per hour

Radiology Assistant - RWJBarnabas Health

At RWJBarnabas Health, Radiology Assistants become part of a purpose-driven environment where teamwork, precision, and compassionate care come together to support exceptional patient outcomes. Under the direction of the Radiology Supervisor and/or Modality Lead Technologist, the Radiology Technical Assistant shall assist the technologists or radiologist with patient flow and procedures. Technical Assistants are not permitted to perform diagnostic examinations on patients.

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.

A typical day for a Radiology Assistant may include:

• Assisting the technical staff with patient flow and procedures


• Maintaining knowledge of designated procedure and protocols to assist the technologist or radiologist with the procedure including patient preparation.


• Maintaining knowledge of procedures, contraindications, and is able to accurately collect clinical information, necessary images and paperwork to acquire procedure approvals prior to scheduling.


• Obtaining clinical information from the patient or referring physician for the scheduled procedure


• Scheduling procedures


• Preparing trays and appropriate forms for procedures


• Monitoring supply stock and ordering supplies for procedures

This role might be for you if:

• Clear, compassionate communication defines how you interact with patients, families, and colleagues


• You make continuous efforts to identify opportunities to exceed patient's expectations


• Use ethical discretion in discussions related to patient, personal, or organizational issues


• Take the initiative to identify problems and contribute to the solution


• Seek to grow professionally through attendance of continuing education seminars


• Maintain professional appearance, attitude, behavior, attendance, and punctuality always.


• Handle stressful situations in a manner which promotes a positive outcome

To be considered for this Radiology Assistant opportunity, you must:

• High School graduate or equivalent required.


• Basic computer skills and medical terminology required.


• Certified medical assistant or currently enrolled in a radiology technologist program preferred.


• Hospital, Radiology and patient care experience.


• Familiar with radiology and or medical terminology.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer