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Job Description
What You Will Do:
Radiographer
Full Time – 3 12’s Rotating
Baltimore, MD
We are looking for talented professionals to join our team at University of Maryland Medical Center. Come elevate your skills and experience by working with a world class 800-bed, Magnet designated Academic Medical Center.
General Summary:
As a Radiographer, you will provide a full range of comprehensive diagnostic imaging and treatment services throughout the University of Maryland Medical Center, working closely with other medical and surgical staff, in a state-of-the-art, all digital PACS environment. Under general supervision, perform a variety of routine and specialized technical procedures applying prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnostics.
Principal Responsibilities and Tasks:
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
1. Clinical Practice Patient Care – Operates the technical equipment and applies ionizing radiation to the patient in accordance with standard operating procedures according to the Diagnostic Imaging Department’s Policy and Procedures manual.
- Demonstrates basic clinical competence in Fluoroscopy, pediatrics, trauma, trauma OR, general OR, emergency x-ray, orthopedic clinic, portable radiography and diagnostic imaging.
- Demonstrates basic competencies in processing images and troubleshooting.
- Responds effectively to patient care emergencies.
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to age of the patient.
- Demonstrates clinical competence.
- Participates in continuing education to maintain certification and licensure.
- Provides radiation protection in accordance with regulations. Selects accurate technical factors on an individual patient basis.
- Utilizes universal precautions at all times when working with patients. Sets up and maintains a sterile field by utilizing sterile technique; opens sterile procedures trays where applicable.
2. Unit Management
- Maintains supplies and inventory in area. Informs Radiographer II when supplies need to be ordered from outside vendors.
- Reports all potential or actual patient/equipment problems to the Rad II and/or III.
- Documents and reports related equipment problems in accordance to UMMC policy, and department policy and procedures manual.
- Leadership
- Participates in one area-wide committee.
- Participates in departmental initiatives and efforts to improve workflows and patient satisfaction.
3. Leadership
- Participates in one area-wide committee.
- Participates in departmental initiatives and efforts to improve workflows and patient satisfaction.
As a Team Member at UMMC, you’ll experience:
- A supportive and collaborative work environment
- A comprehensive benefits package including health, vision and dental coverage including prescription drug coverage, Tax-Free Savings Plans and more!
- A highly competitive wage scale: Annual merit increases and a base wage scale that is measured against to market standards.
- Generous tuition reimbursement of up to $5,000 per year for your graduate degree.
Located in downtown Baltimore near the Inner Harbor and Camden Yards, you won’t find a more vibrant place to work!
What You Need to Be Successful:
Education and Experience:
- Graduation from an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology.
- Registered or Registry-eligible by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
- Licensed by the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene as a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist.
- CPR certification is required.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
