Technologist-Radiology

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a Radiology Technologist to operate radiology equipment and perform diagnostic procedures as prescribed by physicians, following established standards. The role ensures patient safety and accurate imaging to aid in diagnosis and treatment.

Requirements include completion of an ARRT-approved radiography program and ARRT registration, with BLS within 14 days of hire and state licensure as needed. An Associate degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of a formal radiography program.
• ARRT certification or eligibility within required timeframe.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire; state licensure as required.

Responsibilities

• Operates radiology equipment and performs diagnostic procedures as prescribed.
• Selects and computes appropriate exposure settings for each patient.
• Develops and implements procedure/treatment plans per hospital protocols.
• Completes required documentation to comply with policies.
• Maintains radiology equipment and rooms in safe condition.
• Contributes to department performance improvement by collecting quality data.

Skills

Radiologic principles

Proper positioning

Patient safety

Education

Radiography program completion

ARRT registration

Associates degree preferred

Job description

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.

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.

Special Skills

• 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.

Licensure

• 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.