X-Ray Technologist - Full Time
Company: Hackensack Meridian Health
Location: Brick
Posted on: March 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Description: Our team members are the heart of what makes us
better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live
better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With
a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are
team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning.
It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for
our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our
mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive
change. The X-ray Technologist is responsible for obtaining
diagnostic radiographic examinations. Responsibilties: A day in the
life of a Radiology Technologist at Hackensack Meridian Health
includes: 1. Produces diagnostic radiographic examinations by
positioning patients, providing immobilization devices, shielding,
selecting proper technical factors based on individual patient
needs. Select and operate equipment as required for specific
procedures. 2. Uses consistent and appropriate techniques to gather
relevant information from the medical record, significant others
and health care providers to prepare protocols for scanning and
patient safety. The collection of information is determined by the
patient's needs or condition. 3. In accordance with ALARA
principles restricts radiation beam through proper & safe
collimation, providing safe care to all patients. 4. Performs
portable x-ray examinations in patient rooms, operating rooms, and
emergency rooms. 5. Follows operational procedure to safely
identify patient's images with name and MRN, correctly mark the
image as to the side of the patient taken. 6. Processes &
reconstructs all images using methods available. 7. Maintains
orderly x-ray room, including ordering and maintaining proper &
adequate supplies as directed by head of the department. 8.
Prepares radiopaque contrast media and assists providers when
necessary in administering radiopaque mixtures to patients. 9.
Performs administrative duties related to scheduling appointments,
patient's instruction, maintenance of records, reception of
patients and other administrative duties as required. 10. Renders
services and/or assistance to all patients depending on the
individual patient's needs and abilities in moving, turning,
getting on and off the x-ray tables, etc. 11. Responsible for
scheduled shifts including holidays and weekends. 12. Overtime as
needed to provide continual quality patient care. 13. On call
assignments as needed per Department of Radiology policy. 14.
Adheres to the policies of Employee ID, Standards of Behavior,
Attendance, and Punctuality. 15. Greets all patients when they
arrive for their exam utilizing A.I.D.E.T. standards. 16. Performs
daily clerical duties, which includes the use of EPIC, PACS,
Teletracking System, computer system, patient scheduling, and other
computer systems as added by hospital. 17. Identifies the needs of
the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that
is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing
and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes
communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s)
at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
18. Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's
Organizational Competencies. 19. Performs specific daily and
monthly QA. 20. Other duties and/or projects as assigned. 21.
Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of
behavior. 22. Lifts a minimum of 25 lbs., pushes and pulls a
minimum of 50 lbs. and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day.
Qualifications: Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Required: 1. High School diploma, general equivalency diploma
(GED), and/or GED equivalent programs. 2. Completion of an AMA
approved school of Radiologic Technology. 3. Excellent written and
verbal communication skills. 4. Proficient computer skills that may
include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite
platforms. Licenses and Certifications Required: 1. American
Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certification 2. NJ state
license for Diagnostic Radiology (D.R.) 3. AHA Basic Health Care
Life Support HCP Certification within 60 days of entering position
If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths
and capabilities, then please apply today!
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