Radiology Assistant-Overlook Medical Center: Per Diem

Atlantic Health System; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System in Summit, New Jersey, seeks a dedicated individual responsible for performing patient assessments in the diagnostic imaging department. The role includes managing patient inquiries, ensuring the accuracy of prescriptions, and providing professional fluoroscopy procedures.

The successful candidate will work under the guidance of a Radiologist and must be adept at maintaining patient confidentiality while delivering exceptional patient care. Additional duties include managing clerical tasks and transporting patients safely.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform patient assessments and manage patient inquiries.
• Knowledge of diagnostic imaging procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate preliminary image report evaluations and interventional studies.
• Obtain and review patient's prescriptions for exams.
• Provide professional fluoroscopy procedures to patients.
• Complete all associated paperwork for technical procedures.
• Respond to Physician's questions regarding patient procedures.
• Transport patients safely within the hospital.

Skills

Patient assessment

Fluoroscopy procedures

Clerical support

Job description

Responsible for performing patient assessments, patient management, and select exam procedures in an out-patient diagnostic imaging environment under direct guidance and supervision of a Radiologist. Responds to patient questions and concerns regarding exam procedures and processes while maintaining appropriate confidentiality about diagnosis. Provides film library and clerical support for the department.

Principal Accountabilities

1. Generates preliminary image report evaluations, interventional studies, and bone density exams for the supervising Radiologist.
2. Obtains and reviews accuracy of patient's prescriptions prior to performing exams.
3. Provides courteous and professional fluoroscopy procedures/exams to all incoming patients.
4. Completes all paperwork associated with technical procedures.
5. Responds to Physician's questions and needs regarding patient procedures.
6. Transports patients safely from one area of the hospital to another for diagnostic testing, room transfers, or other needs.
7. Performs other related duties as assigned.