Job Details
Job DetailsJob Location: Adventist Healthcare SC at National Harbor - Oxon Hill, MD 20745Position Type: Per DiemSalary Range: $37.00 - $43.00 Hourly
Are you an experienced, talented and dedicated Radiology Tech looking for an exciting opportunity at a Surgery Center? Look no further! We are seeking a skilled individual to join our team as a Radiology Tech at our state-of-the-art surgery center in National Harbor!
Duties and Responsibilities
- Promotes the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
- Adhering to principles of Universal Precautions. Principles of Aseptic technique.
- Performes radiographic examinations and procedures as prescribed by a physician utilizing proper technique.
- Monitors and reports radiation safety issues to the Center's Clinical Manager.
- Maintain and use equipment and supplies necessary to demonstrate portions of the human body on x-ray film or fluoroscopic screen for diagnostic purposes.
- Position x-ray equipment and adjust controls to set exposure factors, such as time and distance.
- Use beam-restrictive devices and patient-shielding techniques to minimize radiation exposure to patient and staff.
- Position patient on examining table and set up and adjust equipment to obtain optimum view of specific body area as requested by physician.
- Process exposed radiographs using film processors or computer-generated methods.
- Explain procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and obtain cooperation.
- Maintains and safeguards films, prints, and records for each patient.
- Contacts contract radiologist when film needs reading.
- Assist with patient positioning. Assists with room turnover.
- Assists with operation and general maintenance of radiologic supplies and equipment.
- Documents concisely, precisely, and accurately on all records as indicated by policy.
- Assures patient and personal safety by maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment and adhering to center staff, safety, and health programs.
- Develops and maintains an effective working relationship with patients, families, visitors, and other health care team members.
- Seeks guidance and validation when situations arise which exceed the employee's capabilities.
- Maintains and increases standards of performance and education.
- Participates in quality assessment activities as directed for the continuous improvement of patient care.
- Crosstrain as an Instrument Technician and may be required to assume and perform said duties.
- Regular, physical attendance on a predictable basis is essential to the performance of this job.
- Maintains confidentiality of patients and center related business.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- We also offer paid time off, medical, dental, life, disability and vision insurance for all full-time employees.
So, if you are an ARRT registered Radiology Tech with a passion for patient care, we want to hear from you! #RadiologyTechSurgeryCenter