Chief Technologist

Job Title: Chief Technologist

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name: Radiology Support Services

Req #: 0000218160

Status: Salaried

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $100,000.00 - $136,500.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary 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:

Provides patient services, using diagnostic, portable and fluoroscopic equipment. The technologist is competent in the production of quality images to be used by physicians for patient diagnosis and treatment Supervises and performs those duties involved with a variety of technical procedures applying ionizing radiation or other forms of energy. Scheduling of technologists. Supervises needed repairs and work progress within areas of designated responsibility. Interacts with nursing units, other ancillary areas for efficient, effective patient care

Insure that [unit/department/division] is in compliance with all applicable policies, laws and regulations.

Qualification

Required:

• Licensed by the State of New Jersey as a Radiologic Technologist or Nuclear Medicine technologist.
• Preferred Registered by the ARRT of Radiological Technologists.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in radiology.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in supervisory position. Successful completion of all required orientation programs.

Scheduling Requirements (non-exempt positions):

• Full-Time
• Evenings

Essential Functions:

• Maintains positive relationships with all customers, employee, physician, patient, visitor, and guests.
• Utilizes a variety of feedback to improve processes and services to meet and exceed customer needs.
• Uses sound employee relations practices and maintains high levels of visibility and accessibility.
• Follows though on all customer requests and inquiries in a timely fashion.
• Utilizes principles of CQI in all work situations.
• Seeks feedback and recommendations from others to improve the quality, processes and services.
• Contributes to improving quality services and productivity (takes the initiative to continually evaluate one's work, report problems, suggest solutions and try new ideas)
• Effectively allocates and schedules resources.
• Able to project and appropriately staff the unit/department to effectively function to demand.
• Utilizes resources, both labor and non-labor to maximize efficiency and quality.
• Adheres to budgetary guidelines and targets-proactively manages budget variances and causes.
• Assesses the number and level of personnel needed to provide quality service and adjusts staffing and assignments on a daily basis if needed assuring a high degree of customer service including scheduling time, appointment wait time, registration wait time and other areas of throughput as needed.
• Utilizes resources (labor and supplies) to maximize efficiency and quality.
• Contributes to area productivity and efficient department operation.
• Makes suggestions of ways to improve operating methods and procedures.
• Utilizes assigned personnel to maximize productivity and to ensure best throughput.
• Provides assistance to the administrative director by recommending changes in department organization, planning programs and operating standards based on assessed needs of the department.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to supports our employees' physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer