Radiology Technologist

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Germantown (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Germantown, TN is looking for a skilled Radiologic Technologist to operate radiology equipment and perform routine diagnostic procedures. The ideal candidate will possess a formal education in radiography and ARRT certification. Responsibilities include conducting radiologic procedures, developing treatment plans, and maintaining safety protocols. A commitment to patient care and participation in performance improvement activities is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience as obtained through the completion of a Radiology Technology Program.
• Registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists with current Registry in Radiography ARRT(R) or awaiting registry.

Responsibilities

• Performs radiologic procedures using appropriate technical and safety method.
• Develop an appropriate procedure/treatment plan.
• Implements procedure/treatment plan utilizing established protocols.

Skills

Radiologic procedures expertise

Technical judgement

Documentation skills

Education

Completion of a formal education program in radiography

Associates degree in related field

Job description

Overview

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

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.