Radiology Technologist: Per Diem, Shifts and days may vary, weekends as needed.

Pay Rate: $55/Hr


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
• Certification and/or Licensure: Any required certifications or licensures required 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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