Radiology Technologist

MedStar Health; Poolesville (MD); On-site; USD 41,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

MedStar Health in Poolesville, MD is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures, EKGs, phlebotomy, IV insertions, and donor activities. You will obtain vital signs, assess patient history, and participate in quality improvement teams.

Registered by ARRT in Radiology is required, with an Associate's degree preferred. A Maryland license is required, and a sign-on bonus is offered for a limited time.

Qualifications

• Must be ARRT Registered in Radiology.
• Associate's degree preferred.
• Maryland license required.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to department goals and adheres to safety standards and regulations.
• Develops film and evaluates image quality.
• Maintains clean work areas and proper equipment maintenance.
• Obtains patient history and answers questions about procedures.
• Obtains vital signs as indicated and documents results.
• Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams.
• Performs radiographic examinations and may assist with fluoroscopic procedures.
• Prepares required documentation and creates CDs from PACS.
• Orders supplies and monitors stock levels.
• Transports patients to radiographic room and prepares the room.

Skills

Verbal communication

Basic computer skills

Team collaboration

Education

ARRT Registry

Associate's 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.