Radiologic Technologist

Kids Are Our Everything. Department

10185 Diagnostic Radiology wtht RNs

Pay Range

$34.04 - $67.52

The Radiologic Technician will perform high quality Diagnostic Imaging exams while providing excellent patient care.

Minimum Work Experience 1 year Clinical radiography experience in a hospital environment (Required)

Required Licenses And Certifications Registered Radiography Technologist (ARRT) (Required)

Functional Accountabilities Radiographic Positioning & Technique

• Demonstrate working knowledge of all diagnostic imaging equipment and related components.
• Produce high quality radiographs by using proper positioning and immobilization techniques.
• Set appropriate exposure factors to produce high quality films.
• Determine when repeats are required.

Quality Control

• Assure permanent film identification by using lead markers.
• Identify each radiograph/image with proper and permanent patient data.
• Follow correct procedures in regard to warm-up, use and shut-down of equipment.
• Check paperwork, film jackets and patient charges for accuracy prior to submission and complete RIS assignments immediately following exam.
• Maintain cleanliness of exam rooms and equipment.

Patient Care

• Assure room is prepared & stocked prior to start of exam.
• Explain exam to patients/parents.
• Make every attempt to meet scheduled appointment times and accommodate stat or add-on requests.
• Communicate with patient throughout the exam and release patient/parent with appropriate follow-up info.
• Cooperative and willing to assist when asked to travel to a CH-affiliated site.

Clinical Safety

• Adhere to all OSHA regulations.
• Inquire about menstrual status and possibility of pregnancy for female adolescents and teens.
• Shield patients whenever possible.
• Practice personal radiation safety .
• Immediately report equipment malfunctions to manager .

Safety

• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
• Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
• Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
• Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance

The disclosed salary range includes the minimum and maximum rates within which Children’s National believes an individual’s base pay rate will fall for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the maximum of the pay range. The exact pay rate for this position will be based on a variety of factors in alignment with the Children’s National compensation philosophy. These factors are legitimate and non-discriminatory including, but not limited to, the current market conditions; organizational needs; the individual’s combination of prior work experience, level of education, knowledge, skills, and other qualifications. Children’s National is committed to providing a fair and competitive total rewards package to each of our employees. This base salary range does not include our comprehensive benefits package or any additional compensation for which this position may be eligible. Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “Know Your Rights” poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here: Know Your RightsPay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster. Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a “drug-free” work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.