Howard County General Hospital · 3 months ago
Radiology Technologist (x-ray)
US-MD-Columbia
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$35/hr - $45/hr
2+ years expHoward County General Hospital is part of the Johns Hopkins Health System, providing temporary support to various locations. They are seeking a Registered Radiology Technician to perform diagnostic procedures in an outpatient setting, ensuring patient safety and quality imaging results.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Counsels patients on radiographic examinations
Lifts and correctly positions patients onto examination tables in order to achieve desired radiographic results
Determines proper technical factors such as voltage, current, exposure time, and focal distance based on patient size, physical condition and suspected pathology
Adjusts lead shields to protect unaffected parts of the patient’s anatomy
Selects and loads proper film. Positions X-ray equipment at correct distance and operates equipment according to specific diagnostic procedures
Operates portable X-ray equipment and uses special equipment such as tomography
Verifies all patient films, examination requisitions and records are properly completed
Processes film, reloads cassettes and reviews developed film for quality
Checks equipment and accessories to ensure proper operation. Reports malfunctioning equipment to appropriate personnel
Transports patients as required
Maintains work area in a clean and orderly manner. Regularly checks to ensure adequate diagnostic supplies are available
Qualification
Required
High school diploma required
At least two years of experience as a Radiation Technologist
Certification as a Medical Radiation Technologist by the Maryland Board of Physician Quality Assurance is required
Certification from ARRT required
AHA BLS CPR certification required
Preferred
Associate's degree in radiologic technology
Benefits
Tax deferred annuity 401 K Retirement Plan
Johns Hopkins Employer Health Program Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Company
Howard County General Hospital
Award Winning Health Care Welcome to Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center (formerly Howard County General Hospital), which has been serving our community since July 1973.
Founded in 1973Columbia, Maryland, US
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Anirudh Sridharan
Chief Medical Information Officer
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