Radiology Technologist

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Union City (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to operate radiology equipment and perform routine diagnostic procedures per physician orders and hospital standards.

The role requires ARRT Radiography certification or status as a new graduate awaiting registry, and an accredited radiography program completion. An Associate degree is preferred for advancement.

Qualifications

• Experience through completion of a Radiology Technology Program.
• ARRT(R) Radiography certification or a new graduate awaiting registry.
• Associates degree in related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform radiologic procedures using safe methods as requested by a licensed physician.
• Document and maintain patient procedure records.
• Maintain equipment, rooms and work areas in a clean, safe condition.
• Participate in performance improvement activities and collect quality data.
• Follow hospital protocols and guidelines in all procedures.
• Complete assigned goals and other duties as needed.

Skills

Radiologic theory

Instruction following

Planning & organizing

Education

ARRT Radiography credential

ARRT registration

Associates degree

Job description

Overview

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.

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

• Experience as 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 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

Training

Preferred/Desired

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.

Preferred/Desired

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.