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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 incumbent CAT Scan Supervisor serves as the liaison between the facility and referring sources, such as physicians' offices, organizations and managed care representatives for all scheduling, pre-authorization and communicating needs. Acts as the communication link to assist in resolution of issues and perceived problems that may affect referring Physicians and customers. Provides input to management and assists with the development of long and short-term marketing goals and objectives. Will be responsible for accurately reporting volume statistics and office visit information. Acts as the department safety liaison to the PI and safety committees and helps with network initiatives pertaining imaging services.

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

• Supervises, as well as performs all CT procedures to the highest diagnostic quality, accuracy and ensures patient safety.
• Oversees staff training to maintain the highest quality diagnostic images.
• Ensures proper operating performance of all equipment.
• Responsible for all regulatory compliance including, but not limited to ACR, Joint Commission, NJDEP, DOH etc....
• Promotes, communicates and acts as a liaison with nursing services, clinical areas and physicians to obtain pertinent clinical information of CT patients.
• Ensures the availability of necessary supplies to maintain efficient department functionality.
• Performs procedures in accordance with departmental protocol.
• Performs daily clerical duties, which includes the use of EMR, PACS, Teletracking System, computer systems, patient scheduling, or any other updated program added by the hospital.
• Performs all tasks as required by CT technologist demonstrating the knowledge and skill to provide patient care.
• Prepares payroll, staff schedules, on-call coverage sheets, and overtime approval forms.
• Evaluates and recommends equipment, including capital equipment.
• Performs and teaches the staff technologist how to screen and administer IV contrast.
• Schedules monthly departmental meetings and monthly departmental in-services and outside companies.
• Flexibility in work schedule (including weekends & holidays) as needed to provide continual quality patient care and department needs.
• Greets patients when they arrive for their exam utilizing A.I.D.E.T. standards.
• Assists in preparation of budget.
• Adheres to the policies of Employee ID, Standards of Behavior, Attendance, and Punctuality.
• 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.).
• Adheres to the standards identified in the Networks HR Organizational & Managerial Competencies.
• Responsible for modality specific daily and monthly QA.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
• Lifts a minimum of 25 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs. and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Minimum of 3 or more years of experience in the field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Clinical leadership experience.
• Bachelor's Degree.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT, CT)
• NJ state license for Diagnostic Radiology (D.R.)
• 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!

Minimum rate of $107,952.00 Annually
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.