Radiology Technologist (Urgent Care)
Company: MEDSTAR HEALTH
Location: Chevy Chase
Posted on: April 17, 2024
Job Description:
***** $10,000 Sign on Bonus*****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).
Keywords: MEDSTAR HEALTH, Silver Spring , Radiology Technologist (Urgent Care), Healthcare , Chevy Chase, Maryland
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