Radiology Technologist

Baptist; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Memphis is seeking a Radiology Technologist to perform diagnostic radiographic procedures under physician orders, ensuring patient safety and adherence to established protocols. The role requires ARRT registration, completion of a radiography program, BLS, and the ability to position patients, operate equipment, document results, and participate in quality improvement.

This is a full-time, on-site opportunity in Memphis, emphasizing teamwork, accuracy, and ongoing professional

Qualifications

• Completion of a formal Radiography Program accredited by ARRT standards.
• ARRT registration or pending new graduate registration to take ARRT.
• Associates degree in a related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs radiologic procedures with appropriate technique and safety.
• Selects and computes settings for each patient.
• Develops and implements procedure/treatment plans.
• Completes documentation to comply with hospital policies.
• Maintains equipment and work areas in safe condition.
• Participates in quality improvement activities and data collection.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Positioning

Safety procedures

Patient care

Documentation

Education

Radiography program completion

Associates degree

Tools

ARRT registry

Job description

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.