Maryland Radiologic Allied Health Job

Job Description:

PRN - Saturdays

Produces high quality CT scan diagnostic images in a timely manner while providing excellent patient care
Understands and uses the scales, field of view, gain, voltage, amps and other adjustments and factors on the equipment in order to produce high quality images
Uses ALARA concept to minimize patient radiation doses
Understand and performs post-processing techniques, such as reformats
Consults with Radiologist when necessary to determine appropriate scanning procedure
Handles delicate situations (fetal demise, cancerous pathology, etc.) in a supportive and empathetic manner
Monitors patient’s well being during scan; recognizes patient discomfort or medical problems and takes appropriate action
Exercise sound judgment regarding image quality; performs additional scans as needed to better diagnose the patient’s possible pathology
Releases patient with proper follow-up information
Practices universal medical precautions
Maintains patient confidentiality at all times
Respect rights of family members that are accompanying the patient
Remains professional in all situations
Adheres to all OSHA regulations, Radnet practices and generally accepted safety protocols

Job Requirements:
Familiarity with and ability to use selected equipment
Ability to utilize the principles, theories, practices, techniques and methods of computed tomography in order to produce images of high diagnostic quality
Ability to respond to emergency situations in a calm and appropriate fashion
Knowledge of patient positioning based on type of study
Understands anatomy so as to direct the beam (or appropriate imaging source) in the most effective manner
Knowledgeable of appropriate studies to perform for the patient’s diagnosis
Demonstrates the ability to use proper screening methods of patients to avoid potential injury
Ability to assist patients onto table
The above knowledge, skills and abilities may be demonstrated by successful completion of an accredited radiology program; registered with the ARRT; state licensure (if applicable); and training and/or certification in the modality in which the team member specializes.

'RadNet is in equal opportunty employer, committed to cultural diversity. RadNet will provide equal consideration for employment to all qualified applicants without regard to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status, or medical condition.'