Radiology Technologist - Part-Time

General Summary of Position

MedStar Health is looking for  a   Radiology Technologist  t o  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  re gion,  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  an d 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,  an d 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  po licy and in a professional manner.

Performs venipuncture and selected patient and laboratory testing (point of care); initiates care pathways  in  accordance with  po licy. Performs x-rays  in  accordance with  me dical provider orders; forwards images to the  app ropriate radiologist  fo r  overreads ;  m ai ntains  x- ray equipment and adheres to safety standards. Promotes an atmosphere of respect toward patients, families, vendors,  employers,  an d co-workers.  Communicates  professionally.

Provides care consistent with MedStar's mission,  vision,  an d values and in a manner that engenders patient confidence and loyalty by exceeding expectations. Serves as a patient escort throughout the care process and  ass ists  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  par ticipates  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  dem onstrating  co mpetency to the Clinical Professional Development Specialist or designee.

Qualifications :

Associate  degree   required  and c ompletion of an approved R adiology Technologist  program

ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technology) certification   required

Maryland, Virginia, or DC state license   required

Externship in a medical or ambulatory health setting  preferred

2 years of medical office experience p referred

BLS  (Basic Life Support)  certification

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This position has a hiring range of $29.73 - $53.49