Radiology Assistant

Job Title: Radiology Assistant

Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr

Department Name: Radiology Support Services

Req #: 0000211016

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $23.50-$23.50 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.

Job Overview:

The Radiology Assistant serves as department liaison for the Radiology Department. The ideal candidate will be responsible for processing radiology image requests and test results. Performs clerical duties including record keeping, scheduling, and maintains high-quality services.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Knowledge of medical terminology

Preferred:

• Customer service experience in a healthcare setting
• 1 year of healthcare experience

Scheduling Requirements:

• Working Shift: Monday - Friday
• Day Shift
• Full-Time, 37.5 Hours Per Week

Essential Functions:

• Burns CDs upon request, verifying all pertinent information is correct
• Imports outside CDs for internal and external customers
• Digitizes Fluoro and OR films
• Process requests to sign-out patient studies ensuring that all requested studies and results are included
• Retrieves studies from PACs and print them as needed
• Arrange for transfer or patient CD s and reports to outside facilities, attorneys, etc.
• Triage request and transfer telephone calls to appropriate locations within the Imaging Department
• Complete request/upload and share images thru stratus image share with other facilities for patient care
• Performs all clerical duties assigned by management while maintaining a high-quality services
• Schedules exams as needed
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality, following all HIPAA regulations
• Provide support to the Imaging Department and all ancillary areas to enhance patient care

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• ....and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.