Job Description

General Summary

Under moderate supervision, the Radiological Technologist I will perform radiographic procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision. The employee will demonstrate a professional approach in their work, with emphasis on patient care and in their technical abilities to complete the requested exams promptly, while still maintaining patient safety. Be responsive in the need to use proper radiation safety principles, both for the safety of the patient as well as themselves and co-workers. Patients served include infant through adult-geriatric.

Mission

All employees are responsible for extending the mission and values of Baltimore Washington Medical Center by dedicating oneself to providing the highest quality healthcare services to the communities we serve.

Reporting Relationships

Reports directly to the Manager of Radiology Services. No direct supervision; requires a complete “self starter”; monitoring schedule, following imaging protocols necessary to obtain desired results. Functions under the direction of the Radiology Director and the Medical Director of the Radiology Department.

Qualifications

High School degree or equivalent required. Graduation from an approved and accredited radiologic educational program required. Registration from the American Registry for Radiologic Technologists and license as a Radiological Technologist in the state of Maryland is required. Current BLS certification or obtained prior to providing direct patient care is required.

Working Conditions

Work is high demand. May be exposed to frequent interruptions and multiple demands. May be physically or verbally abused by patients. Expected to work on rotating shifts including weekends and holidays as necessary. May be required to rotate on-call duties for evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary. Occupational exposure: Must practice established radiation safety principles; wear and maintain film/ring badges in the prescribed manner; wearing of lead apparel. Potential for regular exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials, requiring the observance of Standard (Universal) Precautions and safe handling practices. This position has been classified as medium exposure risk and requires the completion of an annual respirator mask fitting.

Physical Requirements

Standing, walking, stooping, bending (5-8 hours/shift). Reaching for and handling of equipment and supplies (5-8 hours/shift) (15-20 lb.). Visual acuity for viewing video display monitors and reading patient’s charts (5-8 hours/shift). Acute hearing required to assimilate oral communication from patient, physician, family members, or other staff members approximately 90% of the time. Manual dexterity for operating equipment. Pushing, pulling, transferring and maneuvering stretchers and wheelchairs, with or without patients or ancillary equipment, occasionally with the assistance of others (5-8 hours/shift, weight may exceed 100 lb.), in accordance with Safe Patient Lifting policy.

Additional Information

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