Radiology Technologist - Waugh Chapel - PRN
Company: MEDSTAR HEALTH
Location: Gambrills
Posted on: October 12, 2024
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Job Description:
General Summary of Position
MedStar Health is looking for -aRadiology Technologist -to -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
-region, -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 -and 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, -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 -overreads; -maintains
-x-ray equipment and adheres to safety standards. Promotes an
atmosphere of respect toward patients, families, vendors,
-employers, -and co-workers. -Communicates professionally.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.
-Qualifications:Associate -degree.Completion of an approved R.T.
program.Externship in a medical or ambulatory health setting.2
years of medical office experience preferred.ARRT -(American
Registry of Radiologic Technology) -Certification.Maryland,
Virginia, or DC State License.BLS -(Basic Life Support).
This position has a hiring range of $29.15 - $48.99
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Keywords: MEDSTAR HEALTH, Alexandria , Radiology Technologist - Waugh Chapel - PRN, Healthcare , Gambrills, Virginia
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