MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital
Radiologic Technologist - PRN
MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Radiological Technologist
MedStar Health is looking for a PRN Radiological Technologist to join our team at MedStar Washington Hospital Center! We are seeking someone with Monday through Friday availability, day shift. 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. 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: High School Diploma or GED. Associate degree in applied science preferred. Previous job experience. ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technology) certification is mandatory within 1 year.
MedStar Health is looking for a PRN Radiological Technologist to join our team at MedStar Washington Hospital Center! We are seeking someone with Monday through Friday availability, day shift. 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. 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: High School Diploma or GED. Associate degree in applied science preferred. Previous job experience. ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technology) certification is mandatory within 1 year.