Children's National Medical Center
Radiologic Technologist
Children's National Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Job Description - Radiologic Technologist (230002SM)Job DescriptionRadiologic Technologist
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230002SM
)DescriptionThe Radiologic Technician will perform high quality Diagnostic Imaging exams while providing excellent patient care.Variable Schedule-Up to $22,500 Sign on Bonus for those that qualifyQualificationsQualifications
Minimum Work Experience1 year Clinical radiography experience in a hospital environment (Required)
Required Licenses and CertificationsRegistered Radiography Technologist (ARRT) (Required)
Functional AccountabilitiesRadiographic Positioning & TechniqueDemonstrate 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 ControlAssure 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 CareAssure 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 SafetyAdhere 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 .SafetySpeak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performanceContinuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentationStop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situationDemonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communicationActively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workersAttend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance
Organizational AccountabilitiesProfessional DevelopmentMaintain A.R.R.T . certificationBiennially update nCPR certificationComplete mandatory annual reviewsAttend seminars and in-servicesOrganizational Commitment/IdentificationPartner in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organizationCommitted to diversity and recognizes value of cultural ethnic differencesDemonstrate personal and professional integrityMaintain confidentiality at all timesCustomer ServiceAnticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are metTeamwork/CommunicationDemonstrate collaborative and respectful behaviorPartner with all team members to achieve goalsReceptive to others’ ideas and opinionsPerformance Improvement/Problem-solvingContribute to a positive work environmentDemonstrate flexibility and willingness to changeIdentify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processesMake appropriate decisions, using sound judgmentCost Management/Financial ResponsibilityUse resources efficientlySearch for less costly ways of doing things
Primary Location
Primary Location
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District of Columbia-WashingtonWork Locations
Work Locations
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CN Hospital (Main Campus)
111 Michigan Avenue NW
Washington
20010Job
Job
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Allied HealthOrganization
Organization
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COE Hospital-Based SpecliatiesPosition Status
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R (Regular)
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FT - Full-TimeShift
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VariableWork Schedule
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VariableJob Posting
Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “Know Your Rights” poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here:Know Your Rights Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster.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.
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(
230002SM
)DescriptionThe Radiologic Technician will perform high quality Diagnostic Imaging exams while providing excellent patient care.Variable Schedule-Up to $22,500 Sign on Bonus for those that qualifyQualificationsQualifications
Minimum Work Experience1 year Clinical radiography experience in a hospital environment (Required)
Required Licenses and CertificationsRegistered Radiography Technologist (ARRT) (Required)
Functional AccountabilitiesRadiographic Positioning & TechniqueDemonstrate 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 ControlAssure 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 CareAssure 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 SafetyAdhere 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 .SafetySpeak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performanceContinuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentationStop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situationDemonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communicationActively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workersAttend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance
Organizational AccountabilitiesProfessional DevelopmentMaintain A.R.R.T . certificationBiennially update nCPR certificationComplete mandatory annual reviewsAttend seminars and in-servicesOrganizational Commitment/IdentificationPartner in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organizationCommitted to diversity and recognizes value of cultural ethnic differencesDemonstrate personal and professional integrityMaintain confidentiality at all timesCustomer ServiceAnticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are metTeamwork/CommunicationDemonstrate collaborative and respectful behaviorPartner with all team members to achieve goalsReceptive to others’ ideas and opinionsPerformance Improvement/Problem-solvingContribute to a positive work environmentDemonstrate flexibility and willingness to changeIdentify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processesMake appropriate decisions, using sound judgmentCost Management/Financial ResponsibilityUse resources efficientlySearch for less costly ways of doing things
Primary Location
Primary Location
:
District of Columbia-WashingtonWork Locations
Work Locations
:
CN Hospital (Main Campus)
111 Michigan Avenue NW
Washington
20010Job
Job
:
Allied HealthOrganization
Organization
:
COE Hospital-Based SpecliatiesPosition Status
:
R (Regular)
-
FT - Full-TimeShift
:
VariableWork Schedule
:
VariableJob Posting
Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “Know Your Rights” poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here:Know Your Rights Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster.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.
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