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.