Children's National Medical Center
Radiologic Technologist
Children's National Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Radiologic Technologist (25000361)
Job Description - Radiologic Technologist (25000361)
Job Description The Radiologic Technician will perform high quality diagnostic imaging exams while providing excellent patient care.
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 take 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 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 uphold core principles of the organization.
Committed to diversity and recognize value of cultural and ethnic differences.
Demonstrate personal and professional integrity.
Maintain confidentiality at all times.
Customer Service
Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follow 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.
Location and Job Details Primary Location : District of Columbia – Washington
Work Locations : CN Hospital (Main Campus), 111 Michigan Avenue NW, Washington 20010
Job : Allied Health
Organization : COE Hospital-Based Specliaties
Position Status : R (Regular) – O – PRN
Shift : Variable
Work Schedule : Variable
Salary Range Full‑time salary: 70,803.2 – 140,441.6
Equal Opportunity & Workplace Policies Children's 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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Job Description - Radiologic Technologist (25000361)
Job Description The Radiologic Technician will perform high quality diagnostic imaging exams while providing excellent patient care.
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 take 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 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 uphold core principles of the organization.
Committed to diversity and recognize value of cultural and ethnic differences.
Demonstrate personal and professional integrity.
Maintain confidentiality at all times.
Customer Service
Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follow 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.
Location and Job Details Primary Location : District of Columbia – Washington
Work Locations : CN Hospital (Main Campus), 111 Michigan Avenue NW, Washington 20010
Job : Allied Health
Organization : COE Hospital-Based Specliaties
Position Status : R (Regular) – O – PRN
Shift : Variable
Work Schedule : Variable
Salary Range Full‑time salary: 70,803.2 – 140,441.6
Equal Opportunity & Workplace Policies Children's 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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