Women Center Imaging Assistant

Overview

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.

 

Assists the mammography technologist by performing a variety of tasks; such as processing paperwork, preparing processed images for radiologist interpretation and proper storing of the same for safekeeping. Enters computer data, orders, revises and cancels exams. Arranges for films needed to be sent to the Breast Center and then their return. Keeps stock of clerical supplies and helps to maintain neat examination rooms and changing areas. Assists with patients' needs before, during and after the procedure and helps maintain patient flow between the department waiting area and the technologists.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

 

• Responsible for all aspects of exam orders, patient folders, reports and schedules. Faxes reports. Places reminder calls. Answers telephone calls. 
• Monitors and coordinates flow of patients between waiting rooms and exam rooms. Assists patients in all applicable aspects. Assists technologists as needed within scope of capability. Maintains safe and clean environment for staff and patients. Responsible for department's linen and waiting room.
• Prepares processed images and paperwork for interpretation. Manages radiologists calls as needed. Proficient in operation of digital workstation. 
• Proficient in all department required useage of Clinstar, PHS, MRS, PACS, HPF computer systems, cd burners and the cyraphone. Responsible for scanning patient data into HPF.
• Completes e learnings on time. Participates in departmental employee and patient satisfaction initiatives. Participates in outreach and community educational programs. Adheres to Joint Commission regulations. 
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs. Basic knowledge of hospital computer systems. 
• Computers. PACS Systems. Digital Mammography review workstation. Cyraphone. CD burner and uploader.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Prior experience in a medical setting.
• Prior experience in a mammography or radiology setting.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

Starting Minimum Rate

Minimum rate of $17.57 Hourly

Job Posting Disclosure

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.