Radiology Technologist Lead

Baptist; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Jackson is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform imaging procedures according to practice standards, contributing to accurate diagnoses and patient care.

You will apply radiologic principles, select optimal techniques, document procedures, and help maintain a safe, efficient imaging department. ARRT(R) registration and BLS compliance are required, with state licensure as applicable.

Qualifications

• ARRT(R) Registry in Radiography is required.
• BLS certification is required within 30 days of hire.
• State license is required as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and coordinates daily operational functions to ensure high quality exams and safe patient care.
• Demonstrates radiologic principles/theory and uses appropriate technique and positioning for optimal procedures.
• Develops and implements the procedure/treatment plan following hospital protocols.
• Completes required documentation to comply with hospital policies.
• Maintains equipment, rooms, and work areas in a neat, safe condition.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities to ensure patient care aligns with standards.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Basic computer literacy skills

Education

ARRT(R) Radiography Registry

BLS certification (within 30 days)

Job description

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

• Organizes and coordinates daily operational functions and work flow to ensure the performance of high quality exams/treatments and the delivery of safe patient care and customer satisfaction.
• 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.

Experience

• 6 months experience in an acute care setting or comparable specialty area as required to meet all Lead competencies at the end of orientation period.

Education

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

Special Skills

• Basic computer literacy skills.

Licensure

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