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. Requirements, Preferences and Experience Education Preferred: Associates degree in related field Minimum: 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. Experience Minimum: Experience as obtained through the completion of a Radiology Technology Program. Licensure, Registration, Certification Minimum: 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. Special Skills Preferred: !! Minimum: + 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. About Baptist Memorial Health Care At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry-healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey. At Baptist, We Offer: + Competitive salaries + Paid vacation/time off + Continuing education opportunities + Generous retirement plan + Health insurance, including dental and vision + Sick leave + Service awards + Free parking + Short-term disability + Life insurance + Health care and dependent care spending accounts + Education assistance/continuing education + Employee referral program Job Summary: Position: 3707 - Technologist-Radiology Facility: BMH-Memphis Hospital Department: ME Rad Diagnostics Baptist Memphis Category: Radiology & Imaging Type: Clinical Work Type: Full Time Work Schedule: Days Location: US:TN:Memphis Located in the Memphis metro area REQNUMBER: 15276