Technologist-Radiology

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Huntingdon (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Tennessee is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to operate radiology equipment and perform routine diagnostic procedures as prescribed by physicians. The role emphasizes patient safety, proper imaging technique, and adherence to hospital protocols.

Ideal candidates will have completion of an ARRT-accredited radiography program and be eligible for ARRT registration, with BLS within 14 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited radiography program.
• ARRT certification or eligibility to register.
• State licensure as required by the state.

Responsibilities

• Perform radiologic procedures as requested by a licensed physician.
• Maintain and operate radiology equipment safely.
• Document procedures and patient information per hospital policy.
• Participate in department quality improvement activities and data collection.

Skills

Radiologic theory

Follow instructions

Organization

Education

Radiography program completion

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

Training

Minimum Required

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.

Preferred/Desired