Radiologic Technologist, Per Diem Weekend Evening Shift, Radiology

Fort Washington Medical Center; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan

Free Employee parking

EAP support

Job summary

Shady Grove Medical Center in Rockville, MD seeks a Registered Radiologic Technologist to join our care team. The role involves performing diagnostic imaging per protocol, documenting in HIS/RIS/PACS, and maintaining ALARA safety practices while protecting patient confidentiality.

Ideal candidates hold ARRT(R) with Maryland license and BLS, and prefer 1 year of radiography experience. This per diem position offers evening shifts and flexible scheduling to support patient care needs.

Qualifications

• High school or GED
• Graduate of AMA/JRCERT accredited Radiography program (preferred)
• 1 year radiography experience preferred
• ARRT(R) RT(R) credential
• Maryland Radiation Technologist license
• BLS certification required (AHA)

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic imaging studies per protocol.
• Identify patients, review orders, select appropriate x-ray protocol.
• Document in HIS/RIS/PACS accurately.
• Monitor and assist patients pre-, during and post-exam.
• Maintain ALARA principles and shielding.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and child/adult safety.
• Explain procedures to patients and answer questions.
• Maintain flexible schedule to accommodate volume.
• Assist in orienting new staff and students.
• Participate in PI projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Imaging protocol

Documentation

ALARA principles

Confidentiality

Pediatrics/geriatric care

Team orientation

Schedule flexibility

Education

AMA/JRCERT Accredited Radiography program

Associate degree in Radiologic Technology

Tools

HIS

RIS

PACS

Job description

Shady Grove Medical Center

Shady Grove Medical Center seeks to hire a Registered Radiologic Technologist who will embrace our mission to extend God's care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing.

As a Radiologic Technologist you will:

• Perform diagnostic imaging studies per protocol. Properly identifies patients, reviews order and selects diagnostic x-ray protocol in order to maximize quality and safe patient care.
• Accurately perform documentation in all computer systems applicable to diagnostic x-ray (HIS, RIS, PACS,).
• Monitor 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, organizational and employee confidentiality.
• Apply the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients we serve i.e., pediatrics, geriatric and adolescent patients.
• Receive patients, explains procedures and answers all patient questions and concerns pertaining to the exam.
• Maintain schedule with a flexible attitude to accommodate variable volume.
• Assist in orienting new employees, and training radiography students.
• Participate in PI projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualified candidates will possess:

• High school or GED
• Graduate of an AMA/JRCERT Accredited school of Radiography/and OR associate degree in Radiologic Technology (preferred)
• 1 year's radiography experience preferred
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) R.T.(R)
• State of Maryland Radiation Technologist license
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

Work Schedule:

This is a per diem position with a rate of $45/hour

• Employment Type: Per Diem
• Hours per Week: 8 hrs/week
• Typical Daily Schedule: Every Other Saturday: 3pm-1130pm
• Shift Type: Evening
• Weekend Requirements: as needed
• Holiday Requirements: Required Rotation/Follow company holiday calendar
• On-Call: no
• Shift Differential Eligible: yes

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)

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

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 employe