Technologist-Radiology

Technologist – Radiology at Baptist Memorial Health Care

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.

• 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.

• Completion of a Radiology Technology Program (Minimum required).

• Completion of a formal education program in radiography accredited by a mechanism acceptable to ARRT and registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists with current Registry in Radiography (ARRT®) or new graduate awaiting registry submission (Minimum required).
• Associates degree in related field (Preferred).

• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of radiologic principles/theory and utilizes the most appropriate technique and positioning for optimal procedures and treatments as demonstrated by results.
• Demonstrates ability to receive and follow written and oral instructions, and ability to plan and organize work.

• ARRT®; BLS certification within 14 days of hire. New graduate who will obtain required registry within 120 days of hire. State license as required.

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