Technologist-Radiology

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Trumann (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to operate radiology equipment and perform routine diagnostic procedures per physicians' orders and hospital standards, aiding in diagnosis and treatment. The role emphasizes patient safety, correct technique, and documentation in a clinical setting.

The position requires ARRT registration, BLS within 14 days, and completion of an accredited radiography program.

Qualifications

• Completion of radiography program accredited by ARRT requirements.
• Must be ARRT(R) registered or a new graduate awaiting registry; BLS within 14 days.
• Associate degree in related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform radiologic procedures using appropriate techniques as requested by a licensed physician.
• Exercise judgement in selecting and computing settings for each patient.
• Develop and implement procedure/treatment plans following hospital protocols.
• Complete documentation per hospital policies.
• Maintain equipment and procedure rooms in a safe condition.
• Participate in performance improvement activities and collect quality data.
• Complete assigned goals and other duties as needed.

Skills

Radiology principles

Ability to follow instructions

Education

Radiography program completion

Associate degree in related field

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.

Overview

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.

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

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.

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.