Radiology Technologist

MedStar Health; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

MedStar Health in Herndon, VA is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures, as well as EKGs, phlebotomy, IV insertions, and donor services. You will obtain vital signs, assist with interventional procedures as allowed by state law, and ensure proper documentation and patient education.

The role requires ARRT certification, an associate degree is preferred, and prior experience is not strictly required.

Qualifications

• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) is required.
• Associate's degree preferred for this role.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to department goals while adhering to policies, procedures, quality and safety standards.
• Develops film and evaluates technical quality of radiographs.
• Maintains clean, orderly work areas and reports unsafe conditions; maintains X-ray equipment and performs preventative maintenance.
• Obtains patient history, answers questions, and explains procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

ARRT Registry

Associate degree preferred

Job description

***Now offering a limited-time $10,000 sign-on bonus!***

General Summary of Position

Performs diagnostic medical radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures through interpretation. Performs EKGs phlebotomy IV insertions autologous and therapeutic donations and obtains vital signs.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Develops film including evaluating film for technical quality.
• 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 on a regularly scheduled basis.
• Obtains patient history answers patient questions and explains procedures.
• Obtains vital signs as indicated along with required documentation.
• Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams.
• Performs radiographic examinations. May assist a licensed practitioner with fluoroscopic specialized interventional procedures. May perform non-interpretive fluoroscopic procedures as appropriate and consistent with applicable state statutes.
• Prepares as required by the profession and the department such written documentation as evaluation results individualized treatment plans and progress reports. Access manipulate store and Create CD's from PACS.
• Requests and orders supplies as necessary to keep materials on hand at all times. Checks drug supplies and informs the appropriate person of what needs to be re-stocked.
• Transports patients to radiographic room as needed. Prepares and maintains room.

Minimal Qualifications

Education

• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology required and
• Associate's degree preferred

Experience

• Prior work experience not required required

Licenses and Certifications

• ARRT Radiology Technology license in the State of Maryland required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills preferred.

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