Radiology Technologist

General Summary of Position MedStar Health is looking for

a

Radiology Technologist

t

o

join

our

MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center

team

! We are looking

for

a licensed Radiology Technologist who

exhibits

professionalism,

courtesy,

and excellent customer service, while interacting with patients, guests and coworkers

and the a

bility to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds. As

a

Radiology Technologist,

you will

administer roentgen rays and radioactive substances to patients. Operate x-ray equipment, develop film, prepare patient's room, equipment, supplies and medications. Provide

patient services using imaging modalities. Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro

re

gion,

also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next

great career

move! Primary Duties: Prepare room, equipment,

medicine,

and materials as needed for patients. Cleans and disinfects x-ray room and equipment.

Prepare barium preparation and other chemical mixture for x-rays.

Prepare patient for x-rays, explains procedures, transfers patient to table, position patient, and

assists

patient at end of procedure.

Follow prescribed techniques in administrating general and specific x-rays. Adjusts equipment,

determines

proper voltage, current, and desired exposure time. Arranges immobilization and support devices to obtain position of patient and adjusts the lead shield and selects proper

films

.

Radiographs all incoming patients.

Observes patient and machine during procedures and reports unusual occurrences and records patient’s condition.

Routinely

maintains

stock supplies and performs general office duties such as

drafting

reports.

Assists

chief technologist in

maintaining

radiographic technique charts.

Transport

patients

Follow infection control guidelines applicable to the section.

Efficiently takes mobile x-ray unit to patient’s room or emergency room.

Qualifications: Associate or

Bachelor’s

degree in Radiology

.

Maryland State License

.

ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technology)

Registered.

This position has a hiring range of $29.15 - $51.68