Radiology Technologist, Days, Radiology

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 applicant's 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 nation's 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 someone's 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

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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)
 

COVID-19 Vaccination 

Howard University Hospital requires all external applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment.  External Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination and may elect to be vaccinated at a designated Howard University Hospital location if offered. 

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