Radiology Technologist

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.
• Adheres to MedStar Health Code of Conduct and its Compliance plan; complies with governmental and accreditation guidelines completing all scheduled training including but not limited to safety infection control OSHA CPR EMR general compliance harassment and service.
• Cleans stocks and sterilizes equipment in addition to cleaning and preparing patient rooms for care delivery.
• Delivers patient care consistent with policy and with high regard for patient/ employee safety and quality of care.
• Embraces new technology and use of the electronic health record.
• Manages patient flow with consistent and frequent communication with patients/ families as well genuine regard for their time and comfort.
• Performs other testing and care consistent with the scope of the MedStar Health practices including but not limited to spirometry/ PFTs patient vitals and BMI EKGs vision and hearing test splinting and general patient care under the supervision of the medical provider.
• Performs patient follow up calls for lab tests patient experience and clinical results in accordance with policy and in a professional manner.
• Performs venipuncture and selected patient and laboratory testing (point of care); initiates care pathways in accordance with policy.
• Performs x-rays in accordance with medical provider orders; forwards images to the appropriate radiologist for over-reads; maintains x-ray equipment and adheres to safety standards.
• Promotes an atmosphere of respect toward patients families vendors employers and co-workers. Acts and communicates professionally at all time.
• Provides care consistent with MedStar's mission vision and values and in a manner that engenders patient confidence and loyalty by exceeding expectations.
• Serves as a patient escort throughout the care process and assists in patient discharge assuring clarity for the patient or family member(s).
• Supports new clinical and service initiatives; seeks opportunities to improve care and the patient experience.
• Supports other members of the team during downtime or bottlenecks in patient processing. Understands and participates in basic computer and patient intake skills at the front desk.
• Supports the medical provider in patient examination testing and education.
• Under medical provider supervision prepares and administers oral medications and injections limited to intradermal subcutaneous and intramuscular after demonstrating competency to the Clinical Professional Development Specialist or designee.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams.

Minimal Qualifications
Education

• Associate's degree required and
• Completion of an approved R.T. program. required

Experience

• Externship in a medical or ambulatory health setting; required and
• 1-2 years 2 years of medical office experience preferred
• One year of relevant professional-level work experience may be substituted for one year of required education.

Licenses and Certifications

• ARRT ARRT Certification; required and
• Must have a Maryland Virginia or DC State License-Certified Medical Radiation whichever is applicable to location of the position; required and
• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required and
• Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Clinical competency as verified during the initial 90 day orientation period and annually thereafter.
• Excellent customer service/ patient interaction skills;
• Computer & Electronic Medical Record skills and ability to function in a variable clinical setting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.