Radiology Technologist - $10,000 Sign on Bonus

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

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking Radiology Technologists to join at multiple locations including Urgent Care DC/VA and MedstarWashington HospitalCenter.

Technologists will operate conventional, fluoroscopic, and portable radiology equipment to obtain routine radiographs per physician specifications and protocols, with duties spanning patient prep, data entry in MARS, and equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required.
• ARRT certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for radiograph and properly positions for X-ray exams.
• Assists in administration of drugs/contrast agents and selects technical factors.
• Enters data into MARS for records, billing and QA purposes; guides students as needed.
• Maintains clean, stocked exam room and handles scheduling and clerical tasks.
• Reports equipment malfunctions to supervisory personnel.

Skills

Radiology equipment operation

Patient positioning

Team collaboration

Clerical data entry

Education

Associate degree

Tools

MARS Radiology Information System

Job description

MedStar Health is looking for a Radiology Technologists to join our team at the following locations:

• Urgent Care – All throughout DC/VA


• MedstarWashington HospitalCenter


• MedstarGeorgetownUniversityHospital

As a Radiological Technologist, you willoperateconventional,fluoroscopic,and portable radiology equipment to obtain routine radiographs of designated body areas according to physician specification and radiographic protocols.

Joinoneof the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metroregion,also recognized as one of the \"Healthiest Maryland Businesses\".

Primary Duties:

• Prepares patient for radiograph. Lifts patient onto and off examination table. Properly positions patient for X-ray exam, adjusts immobilization devices and affixesappropriate radiationshielding.




• Assistsin the administration of drugs and/or contrast agents. Calculates and selects proper technicalfactors anduses correct film/ screencombinations. Processes and develops film.




• Enters data into the Radiology Information System (MARS) for medical records, billing,statistics,and quality assurance purposes.Providesguidance to radiology students as needed.




• Maintains work area in a clean and orderly condition. Ensures that the exam roomcontainsthe proper supplies for the diagnostic procedures.Performs various clerical tasks including answering phones, relaying messages, and scheduling exams.etc.




• Reports equipment malfunction to supervisory personnel.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree.




• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technology) certification.

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