CT Technologist

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform imaging procedures in accordance with radiology practice standards to aid in diagnosis and treatment. The role emphasizes proper technique, positioning, and adherence to hospital protocols.

Requirements include ARRT Radiography (R) certification; BLS within 30 days of hire; CT ARRT preferred. On-site hospital setting with quality-improvement participation encouraged.

Qualifications

• ARRT Radiography (R) certification is required; CT ARRT (CT) certification is preferred.
• BLS certification is required within 30 days of hire.
• State license as required by the applicable jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates understanding of radiologic principles/theory and uses appropriate technique and positioning for optimal procedures.
• Develops and implements procedure/treatment plan.
• Completes documentation to comply with hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintains equipment, rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities to ensure patient care meets standards.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

ARRT Radiography (R) certification

BLS certification

ARRT CT certification (preferred)

Job description

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.

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.

Preferred/Desired

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.

Preferred/Desired

Training

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Basic computer literacy skills.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

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

Preferred/Desired

• ARRT(CT)