Radiology Technologist - PRN - Germantown
Company: MEDSTAR HEALTH
Location: Germantown
Posted on: October 22, 2024
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Job Description:
General Summary of Position
-MedStar Health is looking for -a -Radiology 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 - $51.68
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Keywords: MEDSTAR HEALTH, Germantown , Radiology Technologist - PRN - Germantown, Healthcare , Germantown, Maryland
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