Radiology Technologist, Days, Radiology
Washington, DC - USA
Job Summary
Radiology Technologist:Monday - Friday 7am - 3:30pm Every Other Weekend required. Rotating Holidays
Pay Range: $25.12-$40.19(Actual offer rates are based upon the applicants relevant job experience and the requirements of the position)
With over 150 years of caring for our community and each other in the Washington D.C. area Howard University Hospital has a world-renowned reputation for high-quality patient-centric care. Howard University Hospital is the nations only teaching hospital located on the campus of a Historically Black University and has created a superior learning environment with groundbreaking research and positive patient outcomes.
Howard University Hospital seeks to hire a Radiology Technologist who will embrace our rich and historic tradition of excellence. If you want to make a difference in someones life every day consider a position with a team of professionals doing just that: making a difference.
Purpose of Job
The Radiologic Technologist performs radiologic procedures to diagnose diseases and injuries and evaluate the technical quality of radiographs. The technologist also provides procedural-related patient care and education and maintains records and documentation for procedures.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
- Operates and maintains imaging equipment to provide high-quality images for patient diagnosis. Obtains quality radiographs of patients in an acceptable timeframe; processes and accurately digitizes images with correct patient data.
- Prepare patients for radiological procedures and follow established patient care and safety guidelines.
- Uses appropriate technique and shielding combination to obtain optimal images while adhering to ALARA principles. Programs machine to the proper voltage current and desired exposure time as the physician dictates.
- Troubleshoots equipment and scanner to ensure equipment is running smoothly to avoid downtime
- Assures that all work areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner. Reports all safety hazards that could harm patients visitors or other hospital employees or supervisors immediately at all times.
- Tracks patients according to department procedures. Identifies errors and takes immediate action for corrections as evidenced by the Radiology Information System reports.
- Ensures rooms are stocked with appropriate supplies and that required supplies are readily available for procedures.
- Assists in student training and participates in ongoing in-service training programs.
- Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are related and appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered all-inclusive.
Required Qualifications
- Knowledge of patient transfers and positioning techniques.
- Exhibits ALARA principles when operating machine
- Able to address patient concerns during the procedure and explain the process to them to provide comfort ensure their safety and guarantee they receive the best care possible.
- Capable of lifting moderate to heavy loads and standing for extensive periods.
- Ability to use tact courtesy and poise while dealing with anxious patients
- Ability to troubleshoot equipment to ensure it is running smoothly to avoid downtime.
- Ability to handle a high-stress environment in a calm manner
- Ability to use independent judgment
- Processes good communication skills
Qualified Candidates will possess
- Must be a Registered Technologist through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
- Experience as a Radiologic Technologist preferred
- Current American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support Card/BLS
At Howard University Hospital our job is to care for you. We do this by offering:
Work-life balance
Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
Competitive comprehensive benefit plans offered (including health disability vacation sick leave and 403B retirement plan)
Compliance Statements:
CULTURE OF CARE
Howard University Hospital supports a Just Culture that promotes accountability learning and patient safety.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Howard University Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex national origin age disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or any other status protected by applicable law.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
Howard University Hospital is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process please contact the Human Resources Department at
PAY TRANSPARENCY
Salary ranges listed in job postings reflect the expected compensation range for the position and are provided in accordance with applicable pay transparency laws. Final compensation is determined based on experience education internal equity and other relevant factors.
DISCLAIMER
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities or qualifications associated with the position.
Required Experience:
IC