Radiology Technologist – Diagnostic Imaging Expert

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Starkville, MS, is seeking a Radiology Technologist to operate radiology equipment and perform routine diagnostic procedures as prescribed by physicians, following established standards and practices to aid in diagnosis.

You will select settings, document procedures, maintain equipment, and participate in quality improvement to ensure patient safety. ARRT certification and ARRT registry (or waiting) are required; an associate degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates thorough understanding of radiologic theory and positioning for optimal procedures.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and plan/organize work.
• Maintains patient safety and complies with hospital policies.

Responsibilities

• Performs radiologic procedures using appropriate technical and safety methods as requested by a licensed physician.
• Exercise judgement in selecting and computing settings for each patient.
• Develop and implement a procedure/treatment plan.
• Document procedures to comply with hospital policies.
• Maintain equipment and rooms in a neat and safe condition.
• Participate in performance improvement activities and collect quality data.

Skills

Radiologic principles

Safety protocol adherence

Attention to detail

Education

ARRT(R) certification

Associate degree in Radiography (preferred)

State license as required

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Starkville, MS, is seeking a Radiology Technologist to operate radiology equipment and perform routine diagnostic procedures as prescribed by physicians, following established standards and practices to aid in diagnosis.

You will select settings, document procedures, maintain equipment, and participate in quality improvement to ensure patient safety. ARRT certification and ARRT registry (or waiting) are required; an associate degree is preferred.