Technologist-Specials

Job Summary:

Performs imaging procedures/treatments according to radiology practice standards in order to aid in the diagnosis and/or treatment of disease. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Job
• Job Category:
  Radiology & Imaging
• Work Type:
  Full Time
• Work Schedule:
  
  Days
• Department:
  Radiology Interventional
• Facility: BMH Memphis Hospital
• Location:
  
  Memphis, TN

Performs imaging procedures/treatments according to radiology practice standards in order to aid in the diagnosis and/or treatment of disease. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of Radiologic principals/theory and utilizes the most appropriate technique and positioning for optimal procedures/treatments, as demonstrated by procedure/treatment results.
• Develops 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.
• Completes assigned goals.

• 6 months experience in specialty area as required to meet all Specials competencies at the end of the orientation period.

• Registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists with Registry in Radiography ARRT (R) required. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire date.

• Registry in Vascular Interventional ARRT(VI) preferred.

• Basic computer literacy skills.

• ARRT(R);
  
  BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE;
  
  NEW GRADUATE WHO WILL OBTAIN REQUIRED REGISTRY WITHIN 60 DAYS OF HIRE;
  
  STATE LICENSE AS REQUIRED

• ARRT(VI)