Radiology Scheduler Temporary

Saint Peter's Healthcare System; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Saint Peter's Healthcare System in New Jersey seeks a Radiology Scheduler Temporary to support our Radiology Department. You will schedule Diagnostic, CT, MRI, US, Mammography, and NM studies, coordinate with physicians, and ensure proper patient preparation and timely communication.

This role requires 1–2 years of experience, strong communicator, computer proficiency, and ability to multitask under pressure. A team-oriented approach and familiarity with medical terminology are preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires 1–2 years experience.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for patient and staff interactions.
• Proficient computer skills; 35 wpm keyboarding; basic office machines.

Responsibilities

• Schedule Radiology studies (Diagnostic, CT, MRI, US, Mammography, NM).
• Explain procedures to patients and answer questions or refer to technologist/physician.
• Coordinate with radiology staff and modalities to ensure proper sequencing of studies.

Skills

Communication skills

Typing 35 wpm

Computer proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Job description

Radiology Scheduler Temporary

Radiology Administration

The Radiology Scheduler Temporary will:

• Performs scheduling services for the Radiology Department, specifically Diagnostic, CT, MRI, Special Procedure, US, Mammography, and NM studies, and facilitates the patient receiving preparation instructions for these services. Will be expected to perform other secretarial and clerical duties as needed.
• Scheduling service standards.
• Maintains high level of professionalism and courtesy with physicians, offices, and other hospital departments.
• Explains the procedure to the patient and answers any questions or refers the question to a technologist or physician if appropriate.
• Communicates effectively with Radiology staff regarding their schedules and facilitates any corrections in a professional manner.
• Performs service recovery with patients, physicians and/or their office staff as needed and under the direction of the leadership of Radiology.
• Maintains all written scheduling standards.
• Assists in orientation and training of new employees.
• Appointment scheduling.
• Interprets physician orders, verbal & written, and accurately schedules appropriate study or studies.
• Coordinates with all modalities to ensure proper sequencing of studies and preparations.
• Promptly checks with Radiologist for any medication questions and problems with preparation or procedure (i.e., previous reaction to contrast, preparation intolerance).
• Documents special needs, sedation, adult or pediatric with RN staff.
• Facilitates the patient obtaining the appropriate preparations, instructions, time and location of appointment.
• Accurately schedules the appointment in the Radiology Scheduling System.
• Notifies supervisor of anything that prohibits scheduling of a study.
• Performs various communication duties.
• Answers telephone courteously.
• Returns messages left of voice mail in a timely manner.
• Keeps updated list of physician, department, and Radiology leadership, and hospital phone numbers.
• Runs reports and statistics as directed by Radiology leadership.
• Promptly notifies supervisor of Radiology Scheduling System problems (i.e., system down, run errors, file build errors, etc.)

Requirements

Requires one (1) to two (2) years experience.

• Requires good communication and interpersonal skills for effective interaction and positive communication of Radiology Department image with patients, their families, outside institutions, physicians and other Hospital departments and staff.
• Requires a personality that fosters a team cohesiveness within the work place.
• Proficient in the use of a computer. Keyboarding skills with a minimum 35 wpm. Requires good office skills and competence with basic office machines.
• Requires ability to handle multiple tasks without sacrificing attention to detail. Requires ability to work under pressure.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred. Requires ability to read and interpret physicians orders.

We offer competitive base rates that are determined by many factors, including job-related work experience, internal equity, and industry-specific market data. In addition to base salary, some positions may be eligible for clinical certification pay and shift differentials.

The salary range listed for exempt positions reflects full-time compensation and will be prorated based on employment status.

Saint Peter's offers a robust benefits program to eligible employees that will support you and your family in working toward achieving and maintaining secure, healthy lives now and into the future. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; savings accounts, voluntary benefits, wellness programs and discounts, paid life insurance, generous 401(k) match, adoption assistance, back-up daycare, free onsite parking, and recognition rewards.

You can take your career to the next level by participating in either a fully paid tuition program or our generous tuition assistance program. Learn more about our benefits by visiting our site at Saint Peter's.