The Radiologic Technician will perform high quality Diagnostic Imaging exams while providing excellent patient care.
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Specific Requirements and Preferences
Graduate of an AMA approved program in Radiologic Technology . (Required)
Minimum Work Experience
1 year
Specific Requirements and Preferences
Clinical radiography experience in a hospital environment (Required)
Licenses/Certifications-
A.R.R.T
Functional Accountabilities
Radiographic Positioning & Technique
1. Demonstrate working knowledge of all diagnostic imaging equipment and related components.
2. Produce high quality radiographs by using proper positioning and immobilization techniques.
3. Set appropriate exposure factors to produce high quality films.
4. Determine when repeats are required.
Quality Control
1. Assure permanent film identification by using lead markers.
2. Identify each radiograph/image with proper and permanent patient data.
3. Follow correct procedures in regard to warm-up, use and shut-down of equipment.
4. Check paperwork, film jackets and patient charges for accuracy prior to submission and complete RIS assignments immediately following exam.
5. Maintain cleanliness of exam rooms and equipment.
Patient Care
1. Assure room is prepared & stocked prior to start of exam.
2. Explain exam to patients/parents.
3. Make every attempt to meet scheduled appointment times and accommodate stat or add-on requests.
4. Communicate with patient throughout the exam and release patient/parent with appropriate follow-up info.
5. Cooperative and willing to assist when asked to travel to a CH-affiliated site.
Clinical Safety
1. Adhere to all OSHA regulations.
2. Inquire about menstrual status and possibility of pregnancy for female adolescents and teens.
3. Shield patients whenever possible.
4. Practice personal radiation safety .
5. Immediately report equipment malfunctions to manager .
Safety
1. Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
2. Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
3. Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
4. Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
5. Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
6. Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance
Organizational Accountabilities
Professional Development
1. Maintain A.R.R.T . certification
2. Biennially update nCPR certification
3. Complete mandatory annual reviews
4. Attend seminars and in-services
Organizational Commitment/Identification
1. Partner in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organization
2. Committed to diversity and recognizes value of cultural ethnic differences
3. Demonstrate personal and professional integrity
4. Maintain confidentiality at all times
Customer Service
1. Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met
Teamwork/Communication
1. Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior
2. Partner with all team members to achieve goals
3. Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions
Performance Improvement/Problem-solving
1. Contribute to a positive work environment
2. Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change
3. Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes
4. Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment
Cost Management/Financial Responsibility
1. Use resources efficiently
2. Search for less costly ways of doing things
At Children's, we know what it takes to really connect with kids, we're looking for nurses who love a challenge.
At Children's, we know what it takes to really connect with kids, we're looking for nurses who love a challenge.
Pediatric nurses have to be patient. They have to be understanding, yet able to communicate effectively and honestly with a child and their family about their illness and treatment. And every Children's nurse must have the confidence to take a patient's care into his or her own hands.
At Children's you'll work closely with each patient and their family across a continuum of care - beginning with admission, when you perform physical assessments and take a patient/family history that covers all the vitals.
You'll prepare and carry out a plan of patient care. You'll work with professionals from all Children's health care disciplines. Together you will ensure your patients' progress every step of the way. You will even make rounds with physicians, discussing your patients' conditions and needs.
Professionally, you'll grow like never before.
The nursing practice environment at Children's is ideal for developing your skills to the maximum, increasing your level of responsibility and entering new specialty areas.
Our versatile career ladder, the Program for Professional Advancement (PPA), enables you to move both vertically and laterally across a wide range of clinical, educational and management opportunities. Recently we restructured our nurses compensation package to include:
Our recent achievement of Magnet status reflects what we’ve known all along: That our nurses are something very special - that their vision, talents, dedication and leadership define a truly exceptional practice environment. We invite you to learn more about our Magnet environment, accomplished by approximately 6% of the nation’s hospitals, and even fewer pediatric centers.
We are also a Beacon Award winner, recognized for our outstanding CICU and PICU environments. In fact, our Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit is the first in the country to be designated a Beacon Award winner AND our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit is the first in the Northeast region to receive the Beacon designation!
For additional information please visit the Children's National Medical Center Site