Radiologic Technologist - Emergency Relief 12 Hour Shifts Weekdays Weekends and Holiday Rotation - New Grads Encouraged to Appy

Job Summary

The Radiology Technologist performs radiology procedures in a timely and accurate manner according to established hospital and departmental policies and procedures. The Radiology Technologist applies ionizing radiation to perform a wide variety of radiographic fluoroscopic and CArm examinations and procedures on neonatal infant and child adolescent adult and geriatric patient populations.

Supports and is responsible for incorporating into job performance the Frederick Health (FH) mission vision core values and customer service philosophy and adheres to the FH Compliance Program including following all regulatory requirements and the FH Standards of Behavior.

Example of Essential Functions:

Proficiency to perform a wide variety of radiologic procedures without close supervision.

Ability to recognize and respond to contrast medium reactions.

Ability to hand stressful work during periods of high service demand and low staffing.

Ability to troubleshoot and resolve minor equipment problems.

Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status.

Possess the ability to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his/ her agespecific needs.

Provide the care needed as described in the units/ departments policies and procedures.

Receives oversight and direction from Radiologist for radiologic procedures.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Excellent customer service skills.

Keyboard/ Computer skills

Minimum Education Training and Experience Required:

Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technology Program

ARRT Registry required R.T. (R)

Current Maryland State Certification required.

BLS CPR Certification required

Patient Contact

Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skills in providing appropriate care/contact for patients in the following age groups:

• xNeonate 0 thru 30 days)
• xInfant 31 thru 12 months)
• xChild 13 months thru 12 years)
• xAdolescent 13 years thru 17 years)
• xAdult 18 years thru 65 years)
• xGeriatric 66 years)

Physical Demands:

MediumHeavy Work Lifting up to 75 pounds on an infrequent basis (less than one lift every three minutes) and/or carrying up to 35 pounds while or pulling up to 115 pounds infrequently or greater than 115 pounds occasionally (no more than once per hour).

Ergonomic Risk Factors:

Repetition:Repeating the same motion over and over again places stress on the muscles and severity of risk depends on how often the action is repeated the speed of the movement the required force and muscles involved.

Forceful Exertion:The amount of physical effort required to perform a task (such as moving patients) or to maintain control of equipment or amount of force depends on the type of grip the weight of an object or person body posture the type of activity and the duration of the task.

Awkward Posture:Posture is the position your body is in and its effect on the muscle groups that are involved in the physical postures include repeated or prolonged reaching twisting bending kneeling squatting working overhead with your hands or arms or holding fixed positions.

Contact Stress:Pressing the body hard on sharp edges can result in placing too much pressure on nerves tendons and blood example using the palm of your hand to hit or stick objects can increase risk of musculoskeletal disorders.

Working Conditions:

1. Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Risk:Category A WILL have exposure to blood or body fluids.

Reporting Relationship:

Reports to Radiology Supervisor

Hours:

• Rotating 12Hour Shifts
• Holiday Shift Requirements
• Weekend Shifts Required

Caring for you as you care for the CommUNITY

Frederick Health offers a comprehensive and affordable benefits package. Health Dental and Vision insurance are offered the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment to all employees hired to work at least 20 hours per week and we offer multiple plans to best meet your and your familys needs. Life insurance ShortTerm Income Replacement and LongTerm Disability are employer paid for eligible employees. Frederick Health offers a robust Paid Time Off program for eligible employees. Our 403B retirement plan helps you save for your retirement and includes an employer match to eligible employees. All employees have access to free financial planning sessions. We also offer an educational assistance program to support your education goals as well as an employer paid Employee Assistance Program.

Pay is based on experience skills and education. If position is parttime salary will be prorated based on scheduled hours. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on specialty if applicable. NonExempt positions may have shift differential and/or Overtime paid if applicable.

Hourly range: $29.93 44.17