Radiology Technologist

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to operate radiology equipment and perform diagnostic procedures. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, maintaining safety standards, and participating in quality improvement initiatives. The position requires completion of an accredited radiography program and ARRT certification.

Qualifications

• Completion of a formal education program in radiography accredited by ARRT.
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• ARRT(R); BLS Certification within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs radiologic procedures using appropriate technical and safety methods.
• Develops and implements procedure/treatment plans.
• Maintains equipment and work areas in a neat and safe condition.

Skills

Understanding of radiologic principles

Ability to follow instructions

Planning and organizing work

Education

Radiology Technology Program

Associates degree in related field

Job description

Overview

Job Summary

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

Responsibilities

• Performs radiologic procedures using appropriate technical and safety methods as requested by a licensed physician.
• Exercises judgment in selecting and computing settings for each patient.
• Develops an appropriate procedure/treatment plan.
• Implements the procedure/treatment plan utilizing established hospital protocols and 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 patient care is consistent with established standards. Collects quality data for monitoring performance improvement.
• Completes assigned goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required: Experience obtained through the completion of a Radiology Technology Program.

Preferred / Desired

Education

Minimum Required: Completion of a formal education program in radiography accredited by a mechanism acceptable to ARRT. Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists with current Registry in Radiography ARRT(R) or a new graduate waiting to take the registry.

Preferred / Desired

Associates degree in a related field.

Training

Preferred / Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

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

Preferred / Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

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

Preferred / Desired