Radiology Technologist

Jobtome; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtome in Memphis, TN is seeking a Radiology Technologist to operate radiology equipment and perform diagnostic procedures per physician orders and hospital standards.

The role emphasizes safety, proper patient positioning, and thorough documentation while collaborating with staff. Preferred qualifications include ARRT registration and BLS within designated timelines, plus an Associate degree in radiography.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates thorough understanding of radiologic principals and theory.
• Able to receive and follow written and oral instructions; ability to plan and organize work.

Responsibilities

• Operates radiology equipment per physician prescriptions and hospital standards.
• Selects and computes patient-specific settings with professional judgment.
• Develops and implements procedure/treatment plans.
• Implements plans following hospital protocols/guidelines.
• Completes required documentation per hospital policies.
• Maintains equipment and rooms in a neat, safe condition for patient safety.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and data collection to monitor quality.
• Completes assigned goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Radiology knowledge

Safety practices

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in radiography

ARRT certification

BLS certification

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.

SpecificationsExperienceMinimum Required

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

Preferred/DesiredEducationMinimum 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.

TrainingMinimum RequiredPreferred/DesiredSpecial SkillsMinimum 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.

Preferred/DesiredLicensureMinimum 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.