Technologist-Radiology: Pain Management

Baptist; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist in Jonesboro, AR is seeking a Radiology Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging and support patient care in a busy radiology department.

Responsibilities include utilizing safe imaging techniques, maintaining equipment, and documenting results in accordance with hospital policies. The role requires ARRT certification and an Associate degree, with ongoing opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of radiologic principals and theory.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and plan workflows.
• Demonstrates safety awareness and patient care focus.

Responsibilities

• Performs radiologic procedures as prescribed by physicians.
• Selects appropriate technique and positioning.
• Develops and implements procedure plans according to hospital protocols.
• Maintains equipment and exam rooms in clean, safe condition.
• Completes required documentation and participates in quality improvement.

Skills

Radiologic principles

Instruction & planning

Education

ARRT-registered radiographer

Associate degree in related field

Tools

Radiography equipment

Job description

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

• Experience as obtained through the completion of a Radiology Technology Program.

Education

• 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.
• 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.