Radiology Technologist

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Brandon (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Brandon, MS is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform radiographic procedures and ensure high-quality patient care according to established protocols.

The role requires completion of an accredited radiography program, ARRT(R) registration or pending, and BLS certification within 14 days of hire. Experience with hospital radiology workflows is a plus.

Qualifications

• Completion of a formal Radiography program.
• Active ARRT(R) registration or pending radiography registry for new graduates.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform radiologic procedures as directed by physicians.
• Select and adjust imaging settings per patient needs.
• Prepare and maintain radiology equipment and rooms.
• Document procedures according to hospital policy.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Radiologic principles

Patient positioning

Safety procedures

Documentation

Education

Accredited Radiography program

Associates degree in Radiography (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Job 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.

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

• Experience as obtained through the completion of a Radiology Technology Program.

Preferred/Desired

Education

Minimum Required

• 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.

Preferred/Desired

• Associates degree in related field

Training

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• 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.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

• 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.

Preferred/Desired