Radiology Technologist
Company: MedStar Health
Location: Fort Washington
Posted on: March 13, 2026
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Job Description:
About this Job: General Summary of Position Now offering a
limited-time $10,000 sign-on bonus! Administers roentgen rays and
radioactive substances to patients. Operates x-ray equipment
develops film prepare patient's room equipment supplies and
medications. Provides patient services using imaging modalities.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities - Prepare room equipment
medicine and materials as needed for patients. - Cleans and
disinfects x-ray room and equipment. - Prepare barium preparation
and other chemical mixture for x-rays. - Prepare patient for x-rays
explains procedures transfers patient to table position patient and
assists patient at end of procedure. - Follow prescribed techniques
in administrating general and specific x-rays. Adjusts equipment
determines proper voltage current and desired exposure time.
Arranges immobilization and support devices to obtain position of
patient and adjusts the lead shield and selects proper film. -
Radiographs all incoming patients. - Observes patient and machine
during procedures and reports unusual occurrences and records
patient's condition. - Routinely maintains stock supplies and
performs general office duties such as writing reports. - Assists
chief technologist in maintaining radiographic technique charts. -
Transports patients - Follow infection control guidelines
applicable to the section. - Efficiently takes mobile x-ray unit to
patient's room or emergency room. - Works holidays weekends and
takes call as necessary. - Performs all related duties as assigned.
Minimal Qualifications Education - Associate's degree in Radiology
required or - Bachelor's degree in Radiology required Licenses and
Certifications - Maryland State License required and - ARRT
Registered with ARRT required Knowledge Skills and Abilities -
Ability to comprehend and follow the policies and procedures for
Southern Maryland Hospital Center. - Ability to read write and
speak or communicate in English to successfully accomplish the
essential duties of the position. - Ability to demonstrate ethical
behavior that supports the hospital's mission values and commitment
to compliance with all federal state and regulatory laws. Inspires
trust and exhibits honesty and integrity within the scope of daily
activities. - Exhibits professionalism courtesy and excellent
customer service while interacting with patients guests and
co-workers. - Ability to work effectively with people from a
variety of culturally diverse backgrounds. - Ability to maintain
patient confidentiality. - Meet hospital guidelines with respect to
attendance and punctuality. - Is ready to work at the start of the
shift and returns promptly after breaks or lunch period. - Provides
notification for absence tardiness and vacation requests according
to departmental guidelines. - Reports to work appropriately groomed
and in compliance with hospital/departmental dress code. - Wears
identification badge while on duty. - Demonstrates the ability to
take responsibility for professional development. Updates knowledge
and skills to maintain competency. - Radiation Training Competency.
Technologist Annual Clinical Competency PACS Application Competency
and CR Training competency completed annually. This position has a
hiring range of : USD $29.73 - USD $53.49 /Hr.
Keywords: MedStar Health, Washington DC , Radiology Technologist, Healthcare , Fort Washington, DC
