What are the responsibilities and job description for the X-Ray Technician position at Johns Hopkins Medical Management Corporation?
Overview
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?
If you are a X-Ray Technician looking to enjoy the perks of temporary staffing yet feel like a member of the large organization, Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is the employer for you!
Position Summary: Under general supervision of a Chief and Senior Technologist, operates standard, portable, and specialized X-Ray equipment to perform radiographic exams used for diagnosis and treatment. Provides appropriate patient care, obtain images using digital radiography (DR) imaging technology.
What we have to offer:
- Competitive Compensation:Intrastaff constantly surveys the market to ensure top pay rate for our employees. Pay Rate: $35.00 - $45.00 Per hour (Based on Experience)
- World-Class Environment: Work alongside some of the best healthcare professionals, including top nurses, physicians, and allied health experts.
- Futuristic Healthcare:Johns Hopkins is known as a teaching Health System and whether directly or indirectly, you'll have exposure to cutting-edge technology and groundbreaking medicalresearch.
- Benefits:There are options for a tax deferred annuity 401 K Retirement Plan and Johns Hopkins Employer Health Program Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.
Location: Baltimore, MD
Schedule: (2 openings)
- 1 -Fri, Sat, Sun 8am - 8:30pm
- 1- Fri, Sat, Sun 7:00PM - 7:30AM
If you're passionate about healthcare, thrive in a diverse team environment, and are eager to make a difference, Johns Hopkins is the place for you. Join us in delivering exceptional care and advancing medical science. Apply now and be a part of something extraordinary at Johns Hopkins Intrastaff!
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.
Qualifications
- 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.
- Adults and Peds X-ray experience preferred
- AHA BLS CPR certification required.
- Hospital and Trauma experience is a must and OR/Ortho would be a bonus.
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Salary : $35 - $45
