Job Description:Job Function:01. Related to the performance of radiologic procedures, meets all the department standards of a radiologic technologist. (Professionalism)02. Supervises radiographers, students and ancillary staff assigned to the area in keeping with the departments standards related to protocols, procedures and quality. Provide instruction in radiographic procedures and techniques for residents, technologist and radiographic students in such a manner as to maintain the confidence and privacy or our patients. (Dignity)03. Maintains all equipment and accessories. The lead technologist can instruct/demonstrate the correct process necessary to operate all equipment within the department to technologists, residents and students. Is competent in the use of all digital equipment. Notifies proper supervisors and/or clinical engineering of equipment malfunction. Age (Professionalism)04. Monitors the need for revisions of exam and safety procedures to meet the highest industry standards. Ensures adequate supplies are available to accomplish current and future workload. (Excellence)05. Communicates effectively with all department staff, medical staff and other departments in a manner that promotes teamwork. Ensures timely coordination of all emergency and unscheduled procedure requests. (Respect)06. Fluoroscopy: Demonstrates competence in set-up and protocol for all procedures. Maintains daily log by recording pertinent information regarding all exams performed in area. Maintains videotape file to assure ready access for physician viewing. Monitors use of video equipment and maintain tape log.07. RIS/IC and PACS competent. Can perform patients and unspecified cases merging in PACS. Is capable of resolving exceptions in RIS/IC. Has the ability to instruct technologists in proper RIS/PACS processes including the appropriate steps to complete and verify an exam. (Professionalism)08. Exhibits responsible attitude with regard to attendance and tardiness. Always provides notification and advanced notice for absence or tardiness. Always demonstrates reliability and makes every attempt to consistently report to work on time at the start of the assigned shift, even in inclement weather. Never abuses or takes advantage of sick time or personal days. Sick leave usage is not more than 4-5 episodes per year such that attendance is 98 percent. Takes corrective action to prevent recurring absences. (Involvement)9. Preceptor Assessing learning needs. Follow appropriate orientation plans-use structured, detailed, and definitive measuring system for essential orientation competency components by implementing that action plans. Provide effective feedback. Objective in capturing the performance of their orientees. Well versed in modality specific technical skills. Critical thinking and interpersonal skills in a clinical setting. Provides information on a weekly basis of progress to the new graduate and manager/coordinator throughout the orientation period. Meet daily and one follow-up session at the end of the week to document progress using evaluation sheet. Participates in clinical evaluation. (Excellence)10. Works extensively with organizational systems related to ordering of supplies, electronic staff scheduling, HR related training, employee safe practices, safe patient handling, Joint Commission readiness and other duties as assigned.Qualifications:Required: 1. Graduate of a School of Radiologic Technology. 2. CPR certification and ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) (R), (VI) or (CV) certification required within 3 months of hire. 3. Work Experience Minimum Two (2) years clinical experience.Preferred : 1. Bachelor's degree in relevant field. 2. Three (3) years of clinical experience. 3. One (1) year of clinical experience in a leadership role.About Us:ABOUT USAt Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:
Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
Atlantic Home Care and Hospice
Atlantic Mobile Health
Atlantic Rehabilitation
We also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of AllSpire Health Partners.We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:
100 Best Companies to Work For ® and FORTUNE® magazine for 15 years
Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare
150 Top Places to work in Healthcare - Becker's Healthcare
100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know - Becker's Hospital Review
Best Employers for Workers over 50 - AARP
Gold-Level "Well Workplace": Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)
One of the 100 Best Workplaces for “Millennials” Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine
One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care: Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine
Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets
NJ Sustainable Business
Morristown Medical Center is a nationally-recognized leader in cardiology and heart surgery, orthopedics, gynecology, geriatrics, gastroenterology and GI surgery, pulmonology and lung surgery, and urology.We are the only hospital in New Jersey named one of America's '50 Best Hospitals' for six consecutive years by Healthgrades and one of the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek. We were included on Becker's Healthcare 2020 list of "100 Great Hospitals in America". In addition, Leapfrog recognized us with an "A" hospital safety grade - its highest - twelve consecutive times, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services awarded us again with its highest five-start rating in 2020.Morristown Medical Center is a Magnet Hospital for Excellence in Nursing Service, the highest level of recognition achievable from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for facilities that provide acute care services. Our nonprofit hospital was also designated a Level I Regional Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons and a Level II by the State of NJ.EEO STATEMENTAtlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.About the Team: Atlantic Health System's radiology departments provide state-of-the-art imaging services that can accommodate a wide range of patient needs with the highest quality and safety. In fact, many of our locations meet image gently® recommendations, meaning we "child-size" radiation doses for pediatric patients. Our medical team features board-certified, fellowship-trained radiologists, who specialize in breast imaging, cross-sectional imaging, neuroradiology, nuclear medicine, muscular-skeletal imaging, pediatric imaging, and interventional radiology. Highly skilled technologists and registered radiology nurses provide additional expertise and support. Atlantic Health System has radiology services at Chilton, Hackettstown, Morristown, Newton and Overlook medical centers, along with Goryeb Children's Hospital and a variety of outpatient locations. Services vary by location.
