Job Summary
Schedules patients with the appropriate imaging modality. 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.
Job Responsibilities
• Uses the hospital information and telecommunications systems to maintain records, correspondence, and reports to facilitate timely communication and accurate documentation.
• Communicates with staff and customers by maintaining, receiving, conveying and recording information accurately.
• Promotes customer satisfaction while maintaining a positive, professional manner in both verbal and nonverbal communication.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Experience
Minimum Required
Experience as obtained through the completion of a Radiology Technology Program.
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.
Special Skills
Minimum Required
Basic computer skills, ability perform basic math computation. Excellent customer service and communication skills. Ability to speak, articulate, and be understood clearly. 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
Minimum Required
RRT(R); BLS Certification within 14 days of hire. New graduate who will obtain required registry within 120 days of hire. State license as required.
Skills Required
- Completion of a Radiology Technology program
- Completion of a formal education program in radiography accredited acceptable to ARRT
- Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiography (ARRT) or new graduate awaiting registry
- New graduate must obtain required registry within 120 days of hire (if applicable)
- Associate degree in a related field
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to perform basic math computations
- Excellent customer service and communication skills; clear verbal articulation
- Thorough understanding of radiologic principles and theory
- Ability to select appropriate technique/positioning and follow written/oral instructions
- Ability to plan and organize work
- RRT(R) licensure
- BLS certification within 14 days of hire
- State license as required
What We Do
Baptist Memorial Health Care is one of the country’s largest not-for-profit health care systems and the largest provider of Medicaid in the region. Baptist offers a full continuum of care to communities throughout the Mid-South and consistently ranks among the top integrated health care networks in the country. The health care system comprises 24 affiliate hospitals in West Tennessee, Mississippi and East Arkansas; more than 5,400 affiliated physicians; Baptist Medical Group, a multispecialty physician group with more than 900 providers; home, hospice and psychiatric care; minor medical centers and clinics; a network of surgery, rehabilitation and other outpatient centers; and an education system highlighted by Baptist Health Sciences University (formerly Baptist College of Health Sciences). Baptist employs more than 21,000 people, and in fiscal year 2022 contributed more than $455 million in community benefit and uncompensated care to the communities it serves. For more information, please visit www.baptistonline.org or follow us on Facebook or Instagram.
