CT Radiographer I

University of Maryland Medical System; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15k Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Baltimore seeks a CT Imaging Technologist to perform routine CT imaging procedures under supervision. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with healthcare standards, documenting patient care in electronic records, and maintaining supplies. Applicants should have an Associate degree or Certificate in radiologic technology, with a focus on patient safety and quality care. This role offers a 15k sign-on bonus and the opportunity to improve healthcare workflows.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a radiologic technology program accredited by USDE or CHEA.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine and specialized CT imaging procedures.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Document patient care activities in health records.
• Maintain supplies and report equipment issues.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

Clinical competence in CT

Knowledge of anatomy and physiology

Patient care skills

Radiation safety practices

Education

Associate degree or Certificate in radiologic technology

Tools

Electronic health records systems

Job description

Overview

Under general supervision, performs routine and specialized CT imaging procedures.

15k Sign-On Bonus

Key Responsibilities

• Key Responsibility 1: Executes basic clinical competence in CT, in all locations, across all patient types. Selects accurate technical factors on an individual patient basis and demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to age of the patient. Observes concepts of Image Wisely/Image Gently for dose reduction. Administers contrast according to facility policy.
• Key Responsibility 2: Applies knowledge of CT principles and practices, including anatomy and physiology, radiation safety and physics, patient positioning and patient care skills. Adheres to Joint Commission, State, Federal, organizational and departmental regulatory compliance standards.
• Key Responsibility 3: Documents accurate patient care activity in various electronic health records systems.
• Key Responsibility 4: Ensures a safe and appropriate work environment. Maintains supplies and inventory in area. Informs appropriate colleague when supplies need to be ordered from outside vendors. Documents and reports related equipment/environmental problems in accordance with policy. Follows equipment quality control procedures with appropriate documentation.
• Key Responsibility 5: Actively participates in departmental and organizational performance improvement initiatives and efforts to improve workflows, patient experience and quality. Actively participates in student and employee training and education activities.

Qualifications

• Education:
• Associate degree, or Certificate, in radiologic technology from a program accredited by an agency recognized by an agency recognized by the US Department of Education (USDE) or Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
• Experience:
• No Experience required

Licensures/Certifications

• Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) in Radiography (R).
• Licensed Radiographer - State of Maryland
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification