Technologist-Mammography

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

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a Radiologic Technologist with mammography experience to perform imaging procedures according to practice standards. The role requires ARRT(R) licensure with ARRT(M) preferred, and BLS within 30 days.

6 months of mammography experience is preferred as youWork within hospital protocols to ensure safe, accurate imaging and documentation. Responsibilities include selecting optimal techniques, developing treatment plans, maintaining equipment, and

Qualifications

• 6 months experience in mammography.
• ARRT(R) certification required; ARRT(M) certification preferred and must be obtained within 12 months of hire.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates understanding of Radiologic principles/theory and uses the most appropriate technique and positioning for optimal procedures/treatments.
• Develops and implements the procedure/treatment plan.
• Implements the plan utilizing hospital protocols/guidelines.
• Completes documentation to comply with hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintains equipment, procedure/treatment rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities to ensure patient care meets established standards.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

ARRT(R) certification

ARRT(M) certification preferred

BLS certification

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.

Overview

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

Preferred/Desired

Minimum Required

• 6 months experience in mammography

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

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Preferred/Desired

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)