Job Summary
Operates radiology equipment and performs routine diagnostic procedures as prescribed by physicians according to established standards and practices to aid in the diagnosis and/or treatment of disease. Routinely works in 2 or more specialties.
Job 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.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Education
Completion of a formal education program in radiography accredited by a mechanism acceptable to ARRT.
Minimum Experience
Experience as obtained through completion through Radiology Technology Program
Minimum Special Skills
Registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) with Registry in Radiography ARRT (R).; BLS Certification within 14 days of hire; New graduate will obtain required registry within 120 days as required; State license as 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 .
Minimum Licensure, Registration, Certification
Desired QualificationsDesired Education
Associates degree in related field.
Desired Experience
Desired Licensure, Registration, Certification
Registration in two or more specialties
Skills Required
- Completion of a formal education program in radiography accredited by an ARRT-acceptable mechanism
- Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) with Registry in Radiography (R)
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification within 14 days of hire
- State radiologic technologist license as required
- New graduate must obtain required registry within 120 days if applicable
- Thorough understanding of radiologic principles and proper technique/positioning
- Ability to receive and follow written and oral instructions; plan and organize work
- Associate degree in related field
- Registration in two or more radiology specialties
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.
