Radiology Technologist
Greater Baltimore Medical Center
Baltimore, MD
flexible
Sign-On Bonus

Radiographer Supp B

Under general supervision, operates conventional, fluoroscopic and portable radiology equipment to obtain quality radiographic images.# Positions patients and adjusts x-ray equipment to correct setting for each examination and assists physicians in the performance of examinations by mixing and preparing contrast media, assisting in sterile procedures in the like. # Education Completion of two years post-high school training in approved school of diagnostic training. Experience # Skills ######### Interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively with patients and families who may be under physical and/or emotional stress and fellow employees. ######### Analytical skills necessary to determine the best method of providing requested radiographs based on the specifics of the individual case. ######### Knowledge of medical terminology, pathology and anatomy needed. ######### Skills in safe, sanitary, and current techniques and procedures applicable to field. Licensures, Certifications ######### Must have passed a qualifying examination given by an appropriate credentialing agency. Must maintain state license.# ######### Healthcare Provider (CPR Certification). Physical Requirements ######### Ability to lift and position patients for up to 30% of work time and to stand and walk for up to 80% of work time. ######### Ability to push and handle heavy equipment. ######### Must maintain national registry through the American Board of Radiologic Technologists and state licensure through the Maryland Board of Physician Quality Assurance. Working Conditions ######### Normal patient care environment with some exposures (less than 20% of work time) to dust, temperature and the like. ######### Work requires exposure to radiation with little chance of injury when established safety procedures are followed. ######### Occasional exposure to patients with possible infectious diseases.# Conditions of Employment ######### Maintains current CPR certification.# ######### Must maintain national registry through the American Board of Radiologic Technologists and state licensure through the Maryland Board of Physician Quality Assurance. Under general supervision, operates conventional, fluoroscopic and portable radiology equipment to obtain quality radiographic images. Positions patients and adjusts x-ray equipment to correct setting for each examination and assists physicians in the performance of examinations by mixing and preparing contrast media, assisting in sterile procedures in the like. Education Completion of two years post-high school training in approved school of diagnostic training. Experience Skills * Interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively with patients and families who may be under physical and/or emotional stress and fellow employees. * Analytical skills necessary to determine the best method of providing requested radiographs based on the specifics of the individual case. * Knowledge of medical terminology, pathology and anatomy needed. * Skills in safe, sanitary, and current techniques and procedures applicable to field. Licensures, Certifications * Must have passed a qualifying examination given by an appropriate credentialing agency. Must maintain state license. * Healthcare Provider (CPR Certification). Physical Requirements * Ability to lift and position patients for up to 30% of work time and to stand and walk for up to 80% of work time. * Ability to push and handle heavy equipment. * Must maintain national registry through the American Board of Radiologic Technologists and state licensure through the Maryland Board of Physician Quality Assurance. Working Conditions * Normal patient care environment with some exposures (less than 20% of work time) to dust, temperature and the like. * Work requires exposure to radiation with little chance of injury when established safety procedures are followed. * Occasional exposure to patients with possible infectious diseases. Conditions of Employment * Maintains current CPR certification. * Must maintain national registry through the American Board of Radiologic Technologists and state licensure through the Maryland Board of Physician Quality Assurance.