Radiology Technologist- University

OrthoCarolina; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

OrthoCarolina University office is seeking a Radiology Technologist to provide diagnostic quality radiographs for physicians and physician assistants while following radiation protection standards.

The role requires competency in positioning, patient communication, and operating radiology equipment. Candidates should have ARRT certification or registry eligibility, CPR recommended, and at least one year of orthopedic X-ray experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Radiologic Technologist program approved by the ARRT and AMA.
• Minimum of one year experience as an x-ray tech with orthopedics background.
• Professional license or certification requirements: ARRT, registry eligible.
• Current CPR certification recommended.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competency in positioning of all radiological procedures as prescribed by departmental policy.
• Communicates with patients to explain procedures, obtain clinical history, confirm acknowledgment of understanding, and address questions.
• Positions patients and selects exposure factors for examinations, provides radiation protection and safety.
• Logs radiological procedures, processes charges and related paperwork using computer equipment.
• Maintains cleanliness of examination rooms and stocks necessary medical/radiological supplies; complies with policy.
• Assists with transportation of patients between examination areas and supports patient flow as directed.

Skills

Medical Imaging

Medical Records Management

Patient Care

Radiography

Radiology

Radiology Equipment

X-Rays

X Ray Technology

Education

Radiologic Technologist program

Job description

Provide diagnostic quality radiographs for physicians and/or physician assistants while protecting employees and patients from unnecessary radiation and usage of appropriate protection standards.

AtOrthoCarolina, our team is our greatest asset and the foundation of our success. We are a diverse group of individuals, accountable to each other to uphold the standards of excellence and promote an environment of teamwork throughout the organization.OrthoCarolinahas 43 unique care locations with over 1300 professionals who share a common goal to make lives better. Our employees are eligible for a full spectrum of benefits including paid company holidays, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about Team OC please visit https://www.orthocarolina.com/about-us

We have an opportunity foraRadiologyTechnologistinourOrthoCarolinaUniversity office.

The Radiology Technologist willprovidediagnostic quality radiographs for physicians and/or physician assistants while protecting employees and patients from unnecessary radiation and usageofappropriate protectionstandards.

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates competency in positioning of all radiological proceduresas prescribed bydepartmental policy.

• Communicates with patients to explain procedures, obtain clinical history, confirm acknowledgment of patients’understandingand address any questions or concerns.

• Positions patients and selects exposure factors for various radiologic examinations and providespatientwith radiation protection and safetyin accordance withprescribed methods.

• Logsradiological procedures completed,processescharges and related paperwork using computer equipment as directed.

• Maintains cleanliness of examination rooms andstocksnecessary medical and/or radiological supplies in the department. Compliance with allOrthoCarolinapolicyand procedures.

• Assistswith the transportation of patients between the examination module(s) and the Radiology department.Assistwith patient flow in the examination module(s) as directed by a supervisor.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability tooperatevarious manufacturer types of Radiology suite equipment, (i.e.Siemens/GE/Philips).

• Skill in proficient use of various manufacturer types of Digital Radiology (DR) and Computer Radiology (CR) reader systems.

• Skill inidentifyingequipment problems and correcting or notifyingsupervisor.

• Skill in positioning patients properly and performing quality diagnostic radiographs.

• Observes safety and security procedures.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of a Radiologic Technologist program approved by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and the American Medical Association.

• Minimum of one year experience as an x-ray tech with an orthopedic background.

• Professional license or certification requirements:

• Registered Radiology Tech by American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (AART) or ARRT registry eligible.

• Current CPR certificationrecommended.

Employee Type

Regular

Qualifications

Skills

Medical Imaging, Medical Records Management, Patient Care, Radiography, Radiology, Radiology Equipment, X-Rays, X Ray Technology

Education

Certifications

CPR - Other, Registered Radiology Tech - American Registry of Radiologic Technologist

Language

Work Experience

Clinical Experience