Radiological Technologist Job Listing at MedStar Health in Washington, DC (Job ID 154125)

Description

About the Job

General Summary of Position
Operates conventional fluoroscopic and portable radiology equipment to obtain routine radiographs of designated body areas according to physician specification and radiographic protocols.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• 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 a variety of related clerical task including answering phones relaying messages scheduling exams. etc.
• Reports equipment malfunction to supervisory personnel.

Minimal Qualifications
Education

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate's degree in Applied Science preferred

Experience

• Less than 1 year of previous job experience required

Licenses and Certifications

• ARRT within 1 Year required
• ARRT Radiography Certification within 1 Year required