Radiographer I

University of Maryland Medical System; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System seeks a general diagnostic radiologic technologist to perform routine and specialized radiologic procedures across locations and patient types. You will select appropriate technical factors, ensure patient safety, and document care in electronic health records.

Responsibilities include maintaining supplies and equipment, reporting issues, and actively participating in performance improvement initiatives and staff training within the department.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or Certificate in radiologic technology from an accredited program.
• ARRT registry, MD radiographer license and BLS certification are required.

Responsibilities

• Executes basic clinical radiology including fluoroscopy across locations and patient types.
• Selects accurate technical factors on an individual patient basis and ensures age-appropriate patient care.
• Documents patient care activity in electronic health records.
• Maintains a safe work environment and manages supplies, equipment issues per policy.
• Participates in departmental and organizational performance improvement initiatives and training activities.

Education

Associate Degree or Certificate in radiologic technology from an accredited program

ARRT Registered Radiologic Technologist

MD State Radiographer License

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Overview

Under general supervision, performs routine and specialized diagnostic radiologic procedures.

Job Requirements

Under general supervision, performs routine and specialized diagnostic radiologic procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Key Responsibility 1: Executes basic clinical competence in general radiology including fluoroscopy, 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.


• Key Responsibility 2: Applies knowledge of radiology principles and practices, including anatomy and physiology, radiation protection and physics, radiographic positioning and patient care skills. Adheres to Joint Commission, State, Federal 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.


• 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 educational activities.

Qualifications

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

• No Experience Required

Licensures/Certifications

• Registered with American Registry Radiologic Technology (ARRT)


• Licensed Radiographer - State of MD


• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification