MedStar Health

Not-for-profit health system delivering patient care

Radiology Technologist

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsPosted on Nov 10

Full-timeWashington, DC, USA$30.47 - $55.36 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists is required.
Prior work experience is not required.
A Radiologic Technology license in Maryland, Virginia, or the District of Columbia is required.
Verbal and written communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

Contribute to established department goals and objectives and follow department policies, procedures, quality standards, safety standards, and applicable governmental and accreditation regulations.
Develop film and evaluate it for technical quality.
Maintain clean and orderly work areas, report unsafe conditions, keep X-ray and other equipment operational, and perform scheduled preventive maintenance.
Obtain patient histories, answer patient questions, and explain procedures.
Obtain vital signs as indicated and complete required documentation.
Participate in multidisciplinary quality and service-improvement teams.
Perform radiographic examinations and, as appropriate and consistent with state statutes, assist licensed practitioners with specialized interventional fluoroscopic procedures or perform non-interpretive fluoroscopic procedures.
Prepare required written documentation, including evaluation results, individualized treatment plans, and progress reports; access, manipulate, and store information in PACS and create CDs.
Request and order supplies, check drug supplies, and inform the appropriate person about restocking needs.
Transport patients to the radiographic room as needed and prepare and maintain the room.

Desired Qualifications

An associate's degree is preferred.
Basic computer skills are preferred.

About the Job

General Summary of Position
Performs diagnostic medical radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures through interpretation. Performs EKGs phlebotomy IV insertions autologous and therapeutic donations and obtains vital signs.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.

Develops film including evaluating film for technical quality.

Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of work areas. Reports any unsafe or potentially unsafe conditions. Maintains X-ray and other equipment in efficient operating order. Performs preventative maintenance on a regularly scheduled basis.

Obtains patient history answers patient questions and explains procedures.

Obtains vital signs as indicated along with required documentation.

Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams.

Performs radiographic examinations. May assist a licensed practitioner with fluoroscopic specialized interventional procedures. May perform non-interpretive fluoroscopic procedures as appropriate and consistent with applicable state statutes.

Prepares as required by the profession and the department such written documentation as evaluation results individualized treatment plans and progress reports. Access manipulate store and Create CD's from PACS.

Requests and orders supplies as necessary to keep materials on hand at all times. Checks drug supplies and informs the appropriate person of what needs to be re-stocked.

Transports patients to radiographic room as needed. Prepares and maintains room.

Minimal Qualifications
Education

Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology required and
Associate's degree preferred

Experience

Prior work experience not required required

Licenses and Certifications

ARRT Radiology Tehcnology license in the State of Maryland VA or DC required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Verbal and written communication skills.
Basic computer skills preferred.

This position has a hiring range of

USD $30.47 - USD $55.36 /Hr.

About the Company

MedStar Health

Not-for-profit health system delivering patient care

MedStar Health is a not-for-profit health system serving Maryland and the Washington, D.C. region, with hospitals, ambulatory and urgent care centers, and a health research institute. It delivers medical care through a network of facilities and care teams, supported by ongoing education and research to inform everyday practice. It stands out through its Georgetown University academic partnership, large regional network, and emphasis on patient experience, education, and research. Its goal is to improve regional health by providing high-quality medical care and advancing medicine through education and clinical excellence.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $29M
Headquarters: Columbia, MD
Founded: 1999

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