Somerville, Tennessee
Baptist Memorial Health
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.
Specifications
Experience
Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Experience as obtained through completion through Radiology Technology Program
Education
Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Completion of a formal education program in radiography accredited by a mechanism acceptable to ARRT.
Associates degree in related field.
Training
Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Provided upon hire
Special Skills
Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired 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
