Radiology Technologist

Baptist; Arlington (TN); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Baptist in the United States is seeking a Radiology Technologist to operate radiology equipment and perform routine diagnostic procedures as prescribed by physicians, following established standards and practices in order to aid in diagnosis and treatment.

The role emphasizes accurate patient positioning, safety, documentation, and collaboration with the department to support quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifikationen

• Completion of an accredited radiography program.
• Current ARRT(R) registry in Radiography or pending registration.
• Associates degree in radiography.

Aufgaben

• Operates radiology equipment and performs diagnostic procedures as prescribed by physicians.
• Exercise judgement in selecting and computing settings for each patient.
• Develops and implements procedure/treatment plans following hospital protocols.
• Completes documentation to meet hospital policies.
• Maintains equipment and treatment rooms in a safe, neat condition.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and data collection.

Kenntnisse

Radiologic principles

Safety protocols

Patient positioning

Documentation

Ausbildung

Radiography program completion

Associates degree in radiography

Jobbeschreibung

Operates radiology equipment and performs routine diagnostic procedures as prescribed by physicians according to established standards and practices in order to aid in the diagnosis and/or treatment of disease.

Responsibilities

• Performs radiologic procedures using appropriate technical and safety method as requested by a licensed physician.
• Exercise judgement in selecting and computing settings for each patient.
• Develop an appropriate procedure/treatment plan.
• Implements procedure/treatment plan utilizing established hospital protocols/guidelines.
• Completes documentation as required to comply with hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintains equipment, procedure/treatment rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition to ensure the safety of patients and staff.
• Participates in hospital and departmental performance improvement activities to ensure that patient care is consistent with established standards. Collects quality data for monitoring performance improvement.
• Completes assigned goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience

• Experience as obtained through the completion of a Radiology Technology Program.

Education

• Completion of a formal education program in radiography accredited by a mechanism acceptable to ARRT. Registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists with current Registry in Radiography ARRT(R) or new graduate who is waiting to take the registry.
• Associates degree in related field

Special Skills

• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of Radiologic principals/theory. Utilizes the most appropriate technique and positioning for optimal procedures/treatments as demonstrated by procedure/treatment results.
• Demonstrates ability to receive and follow written and oral instructions; ability to plan and organize work.

Licensure

• ARRT(R); BLS Certification within 14 days of hire. New graduate who will obtain required registry within 120 days of hire. State license as required.