Radiology Technologist

Baptist Memorial Health; Arlington (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health in Tennessee is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to operate radiology equipment and perform routine diagnostic procedures as prescribed by physicians. You will apply appropriate technique and positioning to obtain optimal images while ensuring patient safety and accurate documentation.

Minimum requirements include completion of an ARRT-accredited Radiography Program and ARRT registration (or waiting to be registered), with BLS within 14 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Completion of Radiology Technology Program.
• Registered by ARRT(R) or waiting to take the registry.
• BLS Certification within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Operates radiology equipment following physician prescriptions.
• Selects and computes appropriate settings for each patient.
• Develops and implements procedure/treatment plans.
• Completes documentation to comply with hospital policies.
• Maintains equipment and rooms in a safe condition.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Completes assigned goals; performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Radiologic principles

Procedural planning

Instruction following

Education

Radiography program completion

Associate degree in related field

Job description

Job Summary

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

Minimum Required

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

Education

Minimum Required

• 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.

Preferred/Desired

• Associates degree in related field

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• 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

Minimum Required

• 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.