Radiology Technologist

General Summary of Position

Now offering a limited-time $10,000 sign-on bonus! 

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