Radiologic Technologist

Job Description - Radiologic Technologist (250002KB)

Radiologic Technologist - (250002KB)

Description 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)

• 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.
• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Maintain A.R.R.T . certification.
• Biennially update nCPR certification.
• Complete mandatory annual reviews.
• Attend seminars and in-services.

• Partner in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organization.
• Committed to diversity and recognizes value of cultural ethnic differences.
• Demonstrate personal and professional integrity.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.

• Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met.

• Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior.
• Partner with all team members to achieve goals.
• Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions.

• Contribute to a positive work environment.
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change.
• Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes.
• Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment.

• Use resources efficiently.
• Search for less costly ways of doing things.

District of Columbia-Washington

CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010

Allied Health

COE Hospital-Based Specliaties

R (Regular) - FT - Full-Time

Variable

Variable

Sep 15, 2025, 6:04:43 PM

70803.2 - 140441.6

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