CT Technologist

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking a Radiologic Technologist specialized in CT to perform imaging procedures according to practice standards. You will aid in diagnosis and treatment by selecting proper techniques and positioning.

The role requires ARRT(R) and Mississippi state licensure, with BLS within 30 days of hire, and offers alignment with hospital protocols and safety-focused responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Basic computer literacy and navigate hospital systems.
• Certification as ARRT(R) in Radiography is required.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates radiologic principles and uses appropriate technique and positioning for optimal CT procedures.
• Develops and implements the CT procedure/treatment plan.
• Completes documentation to comply with hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintains radiology equipment, rooms, and work areas in a safe condition.
• Participates in hospital and departmental Performance Improvement activities to ensure standards are met.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

ARRT(R) Registered in Radiography

ARRT(CT) preferred

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

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

Education

Minimum Required

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

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Basic computer literacy skills.

Licensure

Minimum Required

• STATE LICENSE AS REQUIRED;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE;ARRT(R)

Preferred/Desired

• ARRT(CT)