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MedStar Health is looking for a Multi-Modality Technologist I to join our team! We are looking for outstanding quality and customer service experience, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to multi-task and work independently.
As a Multi-Modality Technologist I, you will perform Nuclear Medicine and/or diagnostic medical radiographic exams and fluoroscopic exams in and out of the operating room setting. May operate mammography equipment, magnetic resonance scanner or CT (Computed Tomography) scanner to obtain images for use by physicians in diagnoses and treatment of pathologies. Produces computerized tomographic scanner or magnetic resonance scanner or radiographs of designated anatomical areas. May assist physicians with imaging guidance for biopsy procedures in diagnostic and one of the following: mammography, CT, or ultrasound.
Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move!
Primary Duties:
Acquires raw data to obtain the best possible image. Assists physicians with imaging guidance for biopsy procedures. Enters patient data at start of examination and monitors data acquisition during procedure. Ensures images are of acceptable diagnostic quality and completeness.
Instructs and demonstrates the Imaging equipment operation and other technical aspects for professional staff and students.
Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of work areas. Reports any unsafe or potentially unsafe conditions. Maintains X-ray and other equipment in efficient operating order. Performs preventative maintenance regularly. Notifies appropriate personnel of equipment malfunctions and repairs needed. 9. Operates control console for each patient's scan, including selection of proper imaging techniques; operates various peripheral hardware.
Performs basic radiography and fluoroscopy in and out of the operating room setting. Obtains patient history, explains routine procedures, and addresses patient concerns. Performs IV Access and contrast injections per departmental policy. Requests and orders supply as needed to keep materials on hand. Reviews and evaluates completed tests for quality, completeness, and type of test ordered. Ensures quality images.
Schedules examinations when needed to ensure smooth flow and optimal utilization of equipment. Transfers images to PACS for interpretation and storage. Transfers, positions, and instructs patients regarding the procedure to obtain and affect the desired radiographic diagnostic results as specified by the physician. Transport patients as needed to and from the department.
Qualifications:
Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technology).
Registered by the NMTCB (Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board).
1-2 years' experience in diagnostic radiology and/or nuclear medicine.
Licensed by the State of Maryland.
Basic Life Support (BLS).
Mammography, MRI, IR, CT, or Ultrasound certified preferred.
Some experience in mammography, MRI, IR, CT, or ultrasound required, up to 1 year preferred.
Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:
- Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
- Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
- Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
- More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.
About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.
MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.
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