NEEDED: Radiology Technologist
LOCATION: 14601 Burbridge Rd. SE Cumberland, MD 21502
SCHEDULE: 6-hours per day, 3 days per week, 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
QUALIFICATIONS:
- ARRT Certifications
- Licensed by the state of Maryland
- Must have 3 years of experience as a Radiology Technologist
- CPR Certification
JOB DUTIES:
- Perform routine radiologic procedures ordered by the medical staff for the AIC population at the institution.
- Transmit, retrieve X-ray images and reports electronically, and scan reports into AICs’ Bureau Electronic Medical Record (BEMR).
- Receive training to retrieve radiographic consults from BEMR and schedule them to perform all radiographic procedures.
- Work with an AIC population from a variety of cultural, racial, religious and ethnic backgrounds.
- Evaluate radiographic equipment for calibrations and repairs.
- Possess knowledge of basic emergency situations that may occur during special radiographic procedures.
- Schedule exams and maintain records.
- Possess knowledge of various pathological abnormalities as demonstrated by radiographic imaging.
- Independently assess and select technical exposure factors and positions necessary to obtain a proper quality diagnostic exam. Receive patients and explain procedures to alleviate undue anxiety.
- Independently perform all radiographic procedures; i.e., chest, bone, skull, spine, and portable x-rays, etc.
- Notify Radiologist, or referring Physician of any preliminary abnormalities seen while patient is undergoing an exam, so that additional views, or exams can be ordered if needed.
- Coordinate transfer of patient radiologic records to ensure continuity of care.
- Work with Clinical Director to ensure monitoring and evaluation activities are completed.
- Act as liaison between radiologist and medical staff.
- Receive training and orientation and comply with correctional techniques as they pertain to medical services.
- Develop a working knowledge of the local medical protocols.
- Wear outer protective clothing and obey Center for Disease Control universal precautions at all times.
- Function in other duties commensurate of a Radiology Technician.
- Computerization and printing of daily log
- Computerization and printing of exam requisitions
- Printing of all folder and exam labels
- Completing all x-ray studies ordered by the medical staff
- Preparing x-rays for shipment to the radiologist for interpretation
- Transport of x-rays to radiologist for interpretation
- Transport all x-rays from radiologist after interpretation
BENEFITS: Competitive hourly pay rate, accrued vacation, accrued sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, 401K opportunity, and healthcare benefits contributions.