Radiology Technologist

General Summary of Position

MedStar Health is looking for

Radiology Technologist

join

our

MedStar Health Urgent Care

team

As a Radiology Technologist, you will perform clinical and administrative duties in the MedStar Health Settings consistent with policies & procedures. Works under the supervision of a physician and performs patient intake, standing orders or protocols, venipuncture, laboratory

testing

and patient follow up. Will also administer oral, IM, SC, or intradermal medications when ordered by a provider, after

demonstrating

competency to the Clinical Professional Development Specialist or designee. Clinical Care Specialists (CCSs)

certified as

Radiologic Technologists also perform and

transmit

X-ray diagnostic images. This position documents as

appropriate in

the medical record and supports

optimal

patient flow

Join

one

of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro

re

gion,

also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next

great career

move!

Primary Duties :

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 (Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation)

EMR (Electronic Medical Record)

, 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

an

d use of the electronic health record.

Manages patient flow with consistent and frequent communication with patients / family and 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,

an

d 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

po

licy and in a professional manner.

Performs venipuncture and selected patient and laboratory testing (point of care); initiates care pathways

in

accordance with

po

licy. Performs x-rays

in

accordance with

me

dical provider orders; forwards images to the

app

ropriate radiologist

fo

overreads

ai

ntains

x-

ray equipment and adheres to safety standards. Promotes an atmosphere of respect toward patients, families, vendors,

employers,

an

d co-workers.

Communicates

professionally.

Provides care consistent with MedStar's mission,

vision,

an

d values and in a manner that engenders patient confidence and loyalty by exceeding expectations. Serves as a patient escort throughout the care process and

ass

ists

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

par

ticipates

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

dem

onstrating

co

mpetency to the Clinical Professional Development Specialist or designee.

Qualifications : Associate

degree

required

and c

ompletion of an approved R

adiology Technologist

program

ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technology) certification

required

Maryland, Virginia, or DC state license

required

Externship in a medical or ambulatory health setting

preferred

2 years of medical office experience p

referred

BLS

(Basic Life Support)

certification

This position has a hiring range of $29.15 - $51.68