Technologist-Mammography

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

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health in Memphis, TN seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform imaging procedures and treatments according to radiology practice standards, aiding in diagnosis and patient care. The role includes following hospital protocols, maintaining equipment and documenting procedures for compliance.

Minimum ARRT(R) certification is required with ARRT(M) preferred; BLS is required within 30 days of hire. The position emphasizes safe patient handling and adherence to department guidelines.

Qualifications

• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT(R)) with Mammography (ARRT(M)) preferred.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of radiologic principles/theory and uses appropriate technique and positioning for optimal procedures.
• Develops and implements procedure/treatment plans.
• Completes documentation to comply with hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintains equipment, rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition to protect patients and staff.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities to ensure care meets established standards.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

ARRT certification (R) for Radiography

Job description

Job Summary

Performs imaging procedures/treatments according to radiology practice standards in order to aid in the diagnosis and/or treatment of disease. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of Radiologic principals/theory and utilizes the most appropriate technique and positioning for optimal procedures/treatments, as demonstrated by procedure/treatment results.


• Develops 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.


• Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Experience

• #N/A

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Education

Minimum Required

• Registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT(R), with Registry in Mammography ARRT(M) preferred. Must complete certification for ARRT(M) within 12 months of hire date. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire date.

Preferred/Desired

Training

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Basic computer literacy skills.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

• STATE LICENSE AS REQUIRED;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE;ARRT(R)

Preferred/Desired

• ARRT(M)