Radiology Technologist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Timonium, MD is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform x-ray exposures, explain procedures to patients, and ensure safety and image quality.

You will review patient history, obtain consent when needed, maintain equipment and prepare reports on imaging activity. The position offers a $4,500 sign-on bonus and requires Maryland licensure, BLS, and formal radiologic technology training; weekend and weekday shifts are included.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of formal radiologic technology training.
• Maryland Radiologic Technologist License required.
• Basic Life Support certification required.
• Radiologic Technologist Certification required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Greets patient, confirms image to be taken, and explains the procedure.
• Reviews medical history and consent forms as needed.
• Performs x-ray exposures per protocol for position, dose, and time.
• Processes films and inspects images for radiologist requirements.
• Maintains equipment, exam room, and inventory.
• Prepares patient information files and reports on x-ray activity.
• Performs other related duties as directed.
• Shift includes Sat/Sun 7:00–3:30 and Thu/Fri 8:00–4:30, Wed 8:00–12:00.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Formal radiologic technology training

Job description

This position has a $4,500 sign on bonus!!

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.

Sat/ Sun 7 AM- 3:30 PM. Thurs/Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Wed 8 AM-12 PM

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.