Sr CT Technologist

About this Job : Now offering a limited-time $10,000 sign-on bonus! MedStar Health is looking for a Senior CT Technologist to join our team at MedStar Washington Hospital Center ! Schedule : Saturdays, Sundays 7 : 00am-7 : 00pm; Mondays 7 : 00am-3 : 00pm As a Senior CT Technologist, you will perform computerized axial tomography scans (CT) on patients in multiple sites. Establishes basic CT scan teaching criteria for new technicians and students. Responsible for the CT scan operation in the absence of the CT Supervisor. Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro re gion, 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 : Schedules and prepares patients for examinations and reviews patient charts for appropriate history and orders. Scans and monitors patients during scanning procedures. Administers contrast materials and assists with interventional studies, as needed. Films images and delivers films to radiologist for stat readings. Develops criteria for and teaches CT principles / techniques to new employees and students. Performs daily equipment warm-ups and checks equipment to ensure proper working conditions. Ensures that examination rooms are properly stocked with equipment and materials needed to perform scanning procedures. Orders supplies when needed. Oversees daily operation of outpatient scanner. Prepares reports and maintains records of exams performed using the radiology department computer system. Reconciles all errors found on these reports and verifies that all exams meet quality assurance standards and are accurate. Completes all required information system functions to assure proper patient information, billing, exam, and other necessary functions. Oversees department activities / operations and staff during supervisor's absence. Qualifications : Associate degree or 1-3 years formal training in an AMA approved program in Radiologic Technology. 1-2 years progressively more responsible job-related experience. American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certified. BLS (Basic Life Support). Additional coursework in management preferred. This position has a hiring range of : USD $42.82 - USD $78.27 / Hr.