Radiology Technologist - $10,000 Sign on Bonus

MedStar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); In loco; USD 41.000 - 74.000; Tempo pieno

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MedStar Health is seeking Radiology Technologists to join our team at multiple DC/VA locations, including MedStar Washington Hospital Center and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. You will operate radiology equipment to obtain high-quality radiographs according to physician specifications and protocols.

This role includes patient preparation, equipment setup, data entry into MARS, and providing guidance to radiology students as needed.

Competenze

• Associate degree required.
• ARRT certification required.

Mansioni

• Prepare patients for radiographs and position them for X-ray exams.
• Assist in administration of drugs or contrast agents and set technical factors.
• Enter data into the Radiology Information System (MARS) for records, billing, stats, and QA.

Conoscenze

Radiology

Patient positioning

Equipment operation

Clerical tasks

Formazione

Associate degree

ARRT certification

Strumenti

MARS Radiology Information System

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About The Job

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

• Urgent Care – All throughout DC/VA
• Medstar Washington Hospital Center
• Medstar Georgetown University Hospital

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

Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, 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 affixes appropriate radiation shielding.
• Assists in the administration of drugs and/or contrast agents. Calculates and selects proper technical factors and uses correct film/ screen combinations. Processes and develops film.
• Enters data into the Radiology Information System (MARS) for medical records, billing, statistics, and quality assurance purposes. Provides guidance to radiology students as needed.
• Maintains work area in a clean and orderly condition. Ensures that the exam room contains the 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.