Radiology Technologist - Columbia - PRN
Company: MEDSTAR HEALTH
Location: Columbia
Posted on: October 17, 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 - $48.99
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Keywords: MEDSTAR HEALTH, Frederick , Radiology Technologist - Columbia - PRN, Healthcare , Columbia, Maryland
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