Radiology Technician

Radiology Technologist - Outpatient
Rockville, MD
Pay From: $40 per hour
MUST:
Experienced Radiology Technician
1+ years of experience working as a Radiology Technician
1+ years of experience working in a medical or ambulatory health setting
1+ years of medical office experience
ARRT Certification
MD State License
CPR certification
EMR


DUTIES:
Prep patient for diagnostic imaging exam
Read doctor's notes as to why exam is being performed
Take medical histories
Produce x-ray films of parts of the human body for use in diagnosing medical problems such as cancer or fractures
Have patient undress and remove jewelry
Explain procedure to patient
Ascertain is patient is claustrophobic
Position patients so that the parts of the body can be appropriately radiographed
Prepare solutions for patients to drink
Surround the exposed area with radiation protection devices
Position radiographic equipment at the correct angle and height over the appropriate area of a patient's body
Measure the thickness of the section to be radiographed
Adjust controls on the x-ray machine to produce radiographs of the appropriate density, detail, and contrast of the body part
Keep patient records
Adjust and maintain equipment
Other duties as assigned


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