Radiologic Technologist - Northern Virginia - Hamaker Court

Radiologic Technologist

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Pay Range: $35.06 - $69.55

About the Role:

The Radiologic Technologist will perform high quality Diagnostic Imaging exams while providing excellent patient care.

What You'll Bring:

Minimum Work Experience: 1 year Clinical radiography experience in a hospital environment (Required)

Required Licenses and Certifications: Registered Radiography Technologist (ARRT) (Required)

Functional Accountabilities:

• 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 takes 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 in order to self-check behavior and performance

Benefits That Support You:

• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.
• Financial wellness support, including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.
• Additional perks, including tuition assistance, fitness resources, employee assistance, commuter benefits, and more.

Why Join Us:

• Nationally Recognized Excellence Consistently ranked among the Top 10 Children's Hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
• Leading Pediatric Care One of the largest and most comprehensive children's hospitals in the country, offering nationally ranked specialties and cutting-edge treatments.
• Innovation & Research A premier academic medical center with a strong commitment to pediatric research, education, and advancing the future of child health.

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.

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