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: !!

Minimum:

• 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.

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.

At Baptist, We Offer:

• Competitive salaries

• Paid vacation/time off

• Continuing education opportunities

• Generous retirement plan

• Health insurance, including dental and vision

• Sick leave

• Service awards

• Free parking

• Short-term disability

• Life insurance

• Health care and dependent care spending accounts

• Education assistance/continuing education

• Employee referral program

Job Summary:

Position: 3739 - Technologist-Radiology PRN

Facility: BMH-Desoto Hospital

Department: DC Rad Diagnostics BMH Desoto

Category: Radiology & Imaging

Type: Clinical

Work Type: PRN

Work Schedule: Rotating

Location: US:MS:Southaven

Located in the Memphis metro area REQNUMBER: 16056