Operates radiology equipment and performs diagnostic radiographic procedures per physician orders. Selects technical settings, develops and implements procedure plans per hospital protocols, completes required documentation, maintains equipment and work areas, participates in performance improvement and quality data collection, and completes assigned goals. Must hold ARRT registration or be a new graduate awaiting registry and obtain BLS certification and state licensure as required.
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.
Preferred/Desired
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
Training
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
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.
Preferred/Desired
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.
Preferred/Desired
Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi Union City, California, USA Office
1201 Bishop Street, Union City, United States, 38261
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