Radiologic Technologist

Children's National Medical Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's National Medical Center is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to deliver high-quality Diagnostic Imaging while ensuring excellent patient care. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of one year of clinical radiography experience, hold an ARRT certification, and demonstrate a commitment to patient safety and quality control. Join a dedicated team in a dynamic environment where patient care and professional development are prioritized.

Qualifications

• 1 year Clinical radiography experience in a hospital environment.
• Maintain A.R.R.T certification.
• Biennially update nCPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform high quality Diagnostic Imaging exams.
• Prepare and communicate with patients throughout the exam.
• Ensure adherence to OSHA regulations and practice safety.

Skills

Radiographic Positioning

Quality Control

Patient Care

Safety Compliance

Education

Registered Radiography Technologist (ARRT)

Job description

Job Description - Radiologic Technologist (2500015N)

Job Description

Radiologic Technologist - ( 2500015N )

Description

Description The Radiologic Technician will perform high quality Diagnostic Imaging exams while providing excellent patient care.

Qualifications

Qualifications Minimum Work Experience
1 year Clinical radiography experience in a hospital environment (Required)

Required Licenses and Certifications
Registered Radiography Technologist (ARRT) (Required)

Functional Accountabilities
Radiographic Positioning & Technique

• Demonstrate working knowledge of all diagnostic imaging equipment and related components.

• Produce high quality radiographs by using proper positioning and immobilization techniques.

• Set appropriate exposure factors to produce high quality films.

• Determine when repeats are required.

Quality Control

• Assure permanent film identification by using lead markers.

• Identify each radiograph/image with proper and permanent patient data.

• Follow correct procedures in regard to warm-up, use and shut-down of equipment.

• Check paperwork, film jackets and patient charges for accuracy prior to submission and complete RIS assignments immediately following exam.

• Maintain cleanliness of exam rooms and equipment.

Patient Care

• Assure room is prepared & stocked prior to start of exam.

• Explain exam to patients/parents.

• Make every attempt to meet scheduled appointment times and accommodate stat or add-on requests.

• Communicate with patient throughout the exam and release patient/parent with appropriate follow-up info.

• Cooperative and willing to assist when asked to travel to a CH-affiliated site.

Clinical Safety

• Adhere to all OSHA regulations.

• Inquire about menstrual status and possibility of pregnancy for female adolescents and teens.

• Shield patients whenever possible.

• Practice personal radiation safety .

• Immediately report equipment malfunctions to manager .

Safety

• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance

• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation

• Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation

• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication

• Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers

• Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance

Organizational Accountabilities
Professional Development

• Maintain A.R.R.T . certification

• Biennially update nCPR certification

• Complete mandatory annual reviews

• Attend seminars and in-services

Organizational Commitment/Identification

• Partner in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organization

• Committed to diversity and recognizes value of cultural ethnic differences

• Demonstrate personal and professional integrity

• Maintain confidentiality at all times

Customer Service

• Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met

Teamwork/Communication

• Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior

• Partner with all team members to achieve goals

• Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions

Performance Improvement/Problem-solving

• Contribute to a positive work environment

• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change

• Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes

• Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment

Cost Management/Financial Responsibility

• Use resources efficiently

• Search for less costly ways of doing things

Primary Location

Primary Location

: District of Columbia-Washington

Work Locations

Work Locations

: CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010

Job

Job

: Allied Health

Organization

Organization

: COE Hospital-Based Specliaties

Position Status : R (Regular) - O - PRN

Shift : Variable

Work Schedule : Variable

Job Posting

Full-Time Salary Range

Full-Time Salary Range

: 70803.2 - 140441.6

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Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a “drug-free” work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.