Multiskilled Radiology Technologist I

MedStar Health is looking foraMultiskilled RadiologyTechnologist ItojoinourteamatSt. Mary's Hospital.

This is a PRN position.

As a Multiskilled RadiologyTechnologist I, you will conduct various radiographic examinations for a physician to diagnose and treat patient conditions.Technical procedures are performed that require independent judgment,ingenuity,and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis. Both computer programmed and manual equipmentisused during techniqueselectionand imaging. Responsibility is assumed for designated areas or procedures asrequired. Operates radiological equipment to produce clinical diagnostic x-ray images as directed by physicians and performs routine diagnostic procedures according to established standards and practices.Requires ARRT Radiography registration and state licensure. The Multi-skilled Radiology Technologist Lead shall additionallyprovideleadership and guidance to the Radiology department associates andpossessesand demonstratesappropriate knowledgeand technique to provideappropriate clinicalcare to the specific patient population.

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Primary Duties:

• Maintains anddemonstratesthorough understanding and clinical competency for all exams and equipment of multiplemodalities. Followsdepartmental imaging standards by performing high quality imaging of the anatomic areas requested by the ordering physician in a safe and effective manner, including properly labeling images, explaining the exam topatients,and obtaining pertinent clinical information by the Radiologists,history,and consent for procedure.

• Properlyidentifiespatients(Name & DOB).Maintains HIPPA compliance.Possesses anddemonstratesadequate knowledge toprovideRadiological servicesappropriate topediatric, adolescent,adult,and geriatric patients.Performs examination completion in RIS and PACS ensuring all images are processed, archived, and available to the Radiologist for interpretation andmaintainsdepartment document standards within all electronic systems.

• Responsible for maintenance and care of departmental facilities in compliance with all hospital infection control policies. All treatment rooms/areas are cleaned and stocked.Providesthe utmost attention to theindividualmedical needs,dignity,and comfort of all patients in support of the established mission and values.

• Implements staffingscheduleand responds to daily staffing of department or clinic needs.Coordinates quality management activities including QA projects.Providesstaff orientation, mentoring, and training to new department employees.Coordinates and reports on customer satisfaction projects and activities.Completes performance appraisals of departmentemployeesin conjunction with Director.Initiates corrective action, as needed, to department employees up to, and including, written warnings with Director.

• Responsible for tracking department specific volume, regulatory audits, and staff productivity.Responsible for department specific coding, billing, and revenue management with the department Director.Works with senior management to prepare budgets andensuresoperations are aligned with organizationalobjectivesandmeetsperformance and budgetobjectives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degreefroman accredited School of Radiologic Technology.

• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) Registry,or NMTCB (Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board).

• ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography) - statusmaintainedby fulfilling education/registry requirements in one or more of the following registries:MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging),CT(Computed Tomography), Mammography, Cardiac-Interventional Radiography, Vascular Interventional Radiography, Nuclear Medicine, Bone Densitometry, Quality Management, or Sonography.

• CHCQM - Certified Healthcare Quality Management certificationbythe Maryland Board of Physician Quality Assurance.

• Active Maryland state licensure.

• CPR (Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation).

• 3-4 years'experience in the registry post-primary pathway certificationpreferred.