Radiology Technician - Nights

Johns Hopkins Medical Management Corporation•Baltimore, MD

3d•$47 - $49•Onsite

About The Position

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is the internal staffing agency for the Johns Hopkins Health System and partner hospitals, providing temporary support to a variety of the Johns Hopkins locations. Our employees are the strength of our service! Are you ready to play a crucial role in healthcare at one of the world's leading medical institutions? Pay Rate: $47.00 - $49.00 Per hour (Based on Experience) Location: Johns Hopkins Hospital Schedule: Friday - Sunday 7:00 pm to 7:30 am

Requirements

High school diploma required; Associate’s degree in radiologic technology is preferred.
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.

Responsibilities

Registered Radiology Tech will perform diagnostic procedures
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.