Mammography Technologist (Multi-Modality), Per Diem Day Shift, Outpatient Imaging

Adventist HealthCare; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem

Job summary

Adventist HealthCare is seeking an experienced Multi-Modality Technologist for our Silver Spring, MD location. The role entails performing diagnostic imaging studies, patient preparation, and using multiple modalities per exam with strict adherence to protocols and ALARA principles.

The position is Per Diem, 16-24 hours per week, with day shifts. Requires 3 years of imaging experience and an active ARRT certification; Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, not required.
• 3 years of imaging experience required.
• AART certification (RT, CT, M, Dexa) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic imaging studies and ensures patient identification, reviews orders, and selects appropriate protocols for quality and safety.
• Receives patients, explains procedures, and answers questions about exams.
• Performs a variety of imaging examinations using established protocols and operates imaging equipment per manufacturer specs.
• Maintains documentation in HIS, RIS, PACS and other systems; reconstructs images and films as needed.
• Maintains ALARA principles, proper shielding, and clean, safe environment; protects patient and staff confidentiality.

Job description

Outpatient Imaging - White Oak

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Adventist Outpatient Imaging seeks to hire an experienced Multi-Modality Technologist for our Silver Spring, MD location who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental, and spiritual healing.

As a Multi-Modality Tech you will:

• Performs diagnostic imaging studies. Properly identifies patients, reviews order and selects appropriate protocol in order to maximize quality and safe patient care.
• Receive patients, explains procedures and answers all patient questions and concerns pertaining to the exam
• To be able to perform a variety of special imaging examinations using established or dictated protocols and perform all of the three different modalities as needed.
• Accurately performs documentation in all computer systems applicable to diagnostic x-ray (HIS, RIS, PACS)
• To be able to reconstruct images, films as well as process films.
• Operates imaging and other related equipment according to the manufacturer’s specifications.
• Monitors and assists patients, before during and after examinations. Maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Knowledgeable and practices ALARA principles including proper shielding of patients.
• Maintain patient, hospital and employee confidentiality. To be able to provide quality care to patients of varying categories, i.e., pediatrics, geriatric and adolescent patients.
• To perform quality control and maintain pertinent local, state and federal records as applicable to different sections.
• Applies the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients we serve in the office.

Qualifications include:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Bachelor’s preferred not required.
• 3 years of experience required
• AART (RT), (CT), (M), & Dexa Preferred

Work Schedule:

Employment Type: Per Diem

Hours per Week: 16- 24 hours

Typical Daily Schedule: 2-3 Days per Week; 8 or 10 hour shifts

Shift Type: Day Shift

This position is Per Diem at a rate of $60/hour.

Pay Range: If the salary range is not displayed or if the position is Per Diem (with a fixed rate), salary discussions will take place during the screening process.

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position is classified as:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

At Adventist HealthCare our job is to care for you.

We do this by offering:

• Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Free Employee parking
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support

As a faith-based organization, with over a century of caring for the communities in the Maryland area, Adventist HealthCare has earned a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care. Adventist HealthCare was the first and is the largest healthcare provider in Montgomery County.

If you want to make a difference in someone’s life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.

Join the Adventist HealthCare team today, apply now to be considered!

COVID-19 Vaccination

Adventist HealthCare strongly recommends all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination.

Tobacco and Drug Statement

Tobacco use is a well-recognized preventable cause of death in the United States and an important public health issue. In order to promote and maintain a healthy work environment, Adventist HealthCare will not hire applicants for employment who either state that they are nicotine users or who test positive for nicotine and drug use.

While some jurisdictions, including Maryland, permit the use of marijuana for medical purposes, marijuana continues to be classified as an illegal drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act. As a result, medical marijuana use will not be accepted as a valid explanation for a positive drug test result.

Adventist HealthCare will withdraw offers of employment to applicants who test positive for Cotinine (nicotine) and marijuana. Those testing positive are given the opportunity to re-apply in 90 days, if they can truthfully attest that they have not used any nicotine products in the past ninety (90) days and successfully pass follow-up testing. ("Nicotine products" include, but are not limited to: cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco, e-cigarettes, vaping products, hookah, and nicotine replacement products (e.g., nicotine gum, nicotine patches, nicotine lozenges, etc.).

Equal Employment Opportunity

Adventist HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing the best people to cultivate our mission-centric culture. Our goal is to have a welcoming, equitable, and safe place to work and grow for all employees, no matter their background. AHC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and related medical conditions, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Adventist HealthCare will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Adventist HealthCare is a religious organization as defined under applicable law; however, it will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants’ religious beliefs.

Applicants who wish to request accommodations for disabilities or religious belief should contact the Support Center HR Office.