Radiology Technologist

Kaiser Permanente; Largo (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform x-ray exposures, explain procedures to patients, and ensure image quality for radiologist review.

The role requires formal radiologic technology training, Maryland licensure, and Basic Life Support. The candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills while maintaining equipment and patient files.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of formal radiologic technology training.
• Radiologic Technologist License (Maryland) and Basic Life Support required.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Greet patient, confirm image to be taken, and explain x-ray procedure.
• Review patient medical history and ensure consent forms when needed.
• Take x-ray exposures following position, radiation, and time protocols.
• Process films and inspect images to meet radiologist requirements.
• Maintain equipment and examination room; manage film inventory.
• Prepare patient information files and submit reports of x-rays.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Formal radiologic technology training

Job description

Job Summary:

Takes x-ray exposures of patients as requested by referring physicians. Explains x-ray procedure to patients, assures safety of patients, reviews films to assure appropriate images, and prepares files and reports.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Greets patient, confirms image to be taken, and explains x-ray procedure to patient.
• Reviews patients medical history prior to performing x-ray procedure and confirms that patient has signed a contrast media consent form if needed.
• Takes x-ray exposures of patient following protocol for position of body, intensity of radiation, and time of exposure.
• Processes film and inspects images to determine that images meet the requirements of radiologist.
• Maintains equipment and examination room, stores film, and keeps inventory of related supplies.
• Prepares patient information files showing patients name, date of x-ray, referring physician, and number of exposures.
• Prepares and submits reports showing the number and type of x-rays.
• Performs other related duties as directed.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• N/A

Education

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
• Completion of formal training in radiologic technology.

License, Certification, Registration

• Radiologic Technologist License (Maryland)
• Basic Life Support
• Radiologic Technologist Certification

Additional Requirements:

• In order to work effectively with patients, must have effective interpersonal and communication skills and be able to stand, walk, bend, lift at least 50 pounds, hear, speak, and see.
• Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum one (1) year of experience as a radiologic technologist preferred to include on-the-job training and internships.