Radiology Technician - Baltimore MD

Radiology Technician

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 Bayview Medical Center

Schedule: Monday- Thursday 9:00 pm - 7:30 am

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic procedures in an outpatient setting.
• 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.