Radiologic Technologist Full Time

Radiologic Technologist 

Non-Exempt/Full-Time/

This position is located in Westminster, Maryland. 

Position Summary:  Follows prescribed techniques for producing general and specific X-rays for diagnostic purposes. 

Essential Functions:  

• Prepare patient for x-ray, explain procedures to patient and/or family, prepare room, equipment, and materials as needed. 
• Position patient and arrange immobilization and support devices for patient. 
• Practice ALARA radiation protection techniques to limit exposure to patient and medical staff. 
• Adjust equipment controls: determine proper voltage, and exposure time. 
• Administer routine x-ray exams, assist the physician, and assist in treatment of patients, changing dressings, or removing
   sutures/staples under physician or nurse practitioner direction. 
• Observe patient during procedures and report unusual occurrences to Physicians and record patient’s condition. 
• Triage patients to include chief complaint, vitals/social history and document medication allergies. 
• Chart procedures performed and document on charge sheet. 
• Develop, mark and file x-ray CD and maintain CD library.  Retrieve and log x-rays requested or sent out for referrals or copying. 
• Clean and disinfect x-ray and patient rooms and equipment, maintain and order x-ray supplies and other clinical supplies as requested. 
• Perform x-ray/lab quality assurance tests and maintain x-ray and lab quality assurance records. 
• Perform most functions of a medical assistant and assist front-end registration staff and perform additional clerical duties as
   necessary. 
• Perform DOT/Non-DOT Drug testing and Breath Alcohol Testing (BAT). 
• Perform CLIA-Waived lab tests. 

Required Experience and Trainings:  

• Education:
   Completion of accredited radiologic technologist program 
• Experience:
   Six months x-ray experience and familiarity with routine medical procedures. 
• Licenses/Certifications:
  Current certification and/or state licensure in radiologic technology.
   Registration with American Registry of Radiological Technologists. (ARRT)
• BLS/CPR certification.  

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:  

• Knowledge of specific MDE/HIPPA/CLIA and OSHA requirements regarding radiological procedures and Lab Procedures. 
• Ability to accurately read and write medical terminology. 
• Ability to escort or transport patient by wheelchair or stretcher when appropriate. 
• Types 25 words per minute with 96%  accuracy. Experience using EMR system. 
• Detail oriented with excellent interpersonal communication skills.  
• Must be able to work in fast paced environment!
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