Radiology Technologist - $10,000 Sign on Bonus

MedStar Health; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a Radiology Technologist to operate conventional, fluoroscopic, and portable radiology equipment to obtain routine radiographs according to physician specifications and radiographic protocols. You will join a large healthcare system in the Baltimore-Washington metro region known for recognized health initiatives.

This full-time role includes a limited-time $10,000 sign-on bonus and requires ARRT certification with an associate degree in Radiologic Technology.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Radiologic Technology.
• ARRT certification by the American Registry is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for radiograph and positions for X-ray exams.
• Assists in administration of contrast agents and selects proper technical factors.
• Enters data into the Radiology Information System (MARS) for records, billing, statistics and QA.
• Maintains exam room and ensures proper supplies.
• Reports equipment malfunctions to supervisory personnel.

Skills

Radiology knowledge

Patient positioning

Equipment operation

Radiographic protocols

Clerical/data entry

Education

Associate degree in Radiologic Technology

ARRT certification

Tools

MARS RIS

Job description

Now offering a limited-time $10,000 sign-on bonus to new full-time hires!

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 aRadiological 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 $30.47 - USD $55.36 /Hr.