CT Radiographer II, Per Diem

University of Maryland Medical System; Easton (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in Maryland seeks a skilled CT Technologist. The role requires executing CT imaging procedures, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. Candidates must have an associate's degree in radiologic technology, at least 1 year of experience, and possess relevant certifications. Join a dynamic team focused on high-quality patient care and operational improvement.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in CT imaging.
• Registered with ARRT in Radiologic Technology and CT.
• Licensed Radiographer in the State of Maryland.

Responsibilities

• Executes CT procedures and selects technical factors for patients.
• Documents patient care activity in electronic systems.
• Maintains a safe work environment with proper supply management.

Skills

Basic clinical competence in CT

Knowledge of radiation safety

Patient positioning skills

Electronic health records documentation

Education

Associate degree or Certificate in radiologic technology

Bachelor degree in health science or related field (preferred)

Job description

Overview

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

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.
• Actively participates in the Clinical Ladder Program, if implemented, at the individual System hospital/location, meeting and maintaining all Program standards and requirements.
• 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

Work Experience

1+ years

Education

• Associate degree, or Certificate, in radiologic technology from a program accredited by an agency recognized by the US Department of Education (USDE) or Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Experience

• 1+ years

Licensures/Certifications

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

Preferred

Education

• Successful completion of a CT program, Bachelor degree in health science or related field

Experience

• 2+ years in CT