Radiologic Technologist

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.

Requirements, Preferences and Experience

Education

Preferred : Associates degree in related field

Minimum : 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.

Experience

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

Licensure, Registration, Certification

Minimum : 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.

Special Skills

Preferred : !!

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About Baptist Memorial Health Care

At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry-healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.

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Job Summary :

Position : 3721 - Technologist-Radiology

Facility : BMH - Desoto Hospital

Department : DC Rad Diagnostics BMH Desoto

Category : Radiology & Imaging

Type : Clinical

Work Type : Full Time

Work Schedule : Days

Location : US : MS : Southaven

Located in the Memphis metro area