Radiologic Technologist I

MedStar Health; Waldorf (MD); On-site; USD 41,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a Part-time Radiological Technologist to join our team at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. The role operates conventional, fluoroscopic, and portable radiology equipment to obtain routine radiographs according to physician specifications and radiographic protocols.

Responsibilities include patient prep, proper positioning, data entry into MARS, and assisting radiology students as needed.

Qualifications

• ARRT certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Associate degree or radiologic technology certificate as minimum educational requirement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for radiographs and properly position them for X-ray exams.
• Operate radiology equipment (conventional, fluoroscopic, portable) per physician specs and protocols.
• Enter data into Radiology Information System (MARS) for records and billing and assist students as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized exam room and manage basic clerical tasks such as scheduling exams.

Skills

ARRT certification

Education

Associate degree or certificate in Radiologic Technology

Job description

About this Job

Rad Tech I - Part-time; 7p-7a Every Saturday and Sunday

MedStar Health is looking for a Par-time Radiological Technologist to join our team at MedStar Washington Hospital Center!

As a Radiological Technologist , you will operate conventional, fluoroscopic, and portable radiology equipment to obtain routine radiographs of designated body areas according to physician specification and radiographic protocols.

Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro re gion, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses".

Primary Duties

• Prepares patient for radiograph. Lifts patient onto and off examination table. Properly positions patient for X-ray exam, adjusts immobilization devices and affixes appropriate radiation shielding.
• Assists in the administration of drugs and/or contrast agents. Calculates and selects proper technical factors and uses correct film/ screen combinations. Processes and develops film.
• Enters data into the Radiology Information System (MARS) for medical records, billing, statistics, and quality assurance purposes. Provides guidance to radiology students as needed.
• Maintains work area in a clean and orderly condition. Ensures that the exam room contains the proper supplies for the diagnostic procedures. Performs various clerical tasks including answering phones, relaying messages, and scheduling exams. etc.
• Reports equipment malfunction to supervisory personnel.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or certificate (before Jan.1, 2015) in Radiologic Technology from a program accredited by an agency recognized by the US Department of Education (USDE), Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or Medical Education and Training Campus (METC).
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technology) certification is mandatory within 90 days.

This position has a hiring range of : USD $29.73 - USD $53.49 /Hr.