Diagnostic Technologist Full-time over-night shift - MedStar Health : Job Details

General Summary of PositionPerforms diagnostic medical radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures through interpretation.

Minimum Qualifications Education

• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology; Required and
• Associate's degree Preferred

Experience

• Prior work experience not required Required

Licenses and Certifications

• RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) certification. Required and
• ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Radiology Technologist license in the State of Maryland. Required and
• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation CPR certification. Required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills preferred.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Acquires ordered images including evaluating these images for technical quality. Sends images to appropriate destinations for interpretation.
• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of work areas. Reports any unsafe or potentially unsafe conditions.
• Maintains X-ray and other equipment in efficient operating order. Performs preventative maintenance on a regularly scheduled basis.
• Obtains patient history, answers patient questions, and explains procedures.
• Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Performs radiographic examinations.
• Prepares as required by the profession and the department, such written documentation as evaluation results, individualized treatment plans, and progress reports.
• Requests and orders supplies as necessary to keep materials on hand at all times.
• Transports patients to radiographic room and prepares and maintains room.

Why MedStar Health? At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:

• Strong emphasis on teamwork—our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
• Comprehensive total rewards package—including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
• More career opportunities closer to home—as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.

About MedStar Health MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.