Diagnostic Technologist PRN

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a Diagnostic Technologist to join their team in Washington, D.C. This role involves performing diagnostic radiographic procedures and ensuring equipment maintenance. The ideal candidate will be registered by ARRT with excellent communication skills. Join a leading healthcare system and make a difference!

Qualifications

• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) in Maryland.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Acquires ordered images and evaluates their technical quality.
• Performs radiographic examinations and maintains cleanliness of work areas.
• Obtains patient history and explains procedures.

Skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree

Job description

General Summary of Position

Medstar Health is looking foraDiagnostic Technologistto joinourteam!

We are looking for foraregistered Radiology Technologist with excellent communication skills.

TheDiagnostic Technologistwill make a difference on our team by performing diagnostic medical radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures through interpretation.

Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metroregion,alsorecognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your nextgreat careermove!

Primary Duties:

• Acquiresordered images including evaluating these images for technical quality. Sends images toappropriate destinationsfor interpretation.

• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of work areas. Reports any unsafe or potentially unsafe conditions. Maintains X-ray and other equipment in efficient operating order.Performs preventative maintenance regularly.

• Obtains patient history, answers patient questions, and explains procedures.Transports patients to radiographic room and prepares andmaintainsroom.

• Performs radiographic examinations.Prepareswrittendocumentation suchas evaluation results, individualized treatment plans, and progress reports.

• Requests and will ordersupplies.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) in the State of Maryland.

• Basic Life Support (BLS).

• Associate degreepreferred.

This position has a hiring range of $29.15 - $46.99