Technologist-CT

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

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health in Brandon, MS is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform imaging procedures according to radiology practice standards to aid in diagnosis and treatment.

Responsibilities include selecting appropriate technique, developing and implementing procedure plans, documenting per hospital policies, maintaining equipment, and participating in performance improvement activities to ensure care meets established standards.

Qualifications

• ARRT(R) Radiography registry required.
• CT registry (ARRT) preferred.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire date.
• State license as required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates understanding of radiologic principles/theory and uses appropriate technique and positioning for optimal procedures.
• Develops and implements procedure/treatment plans following hospital protocols.
• Completes documentation to comply with hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintains equipment and rooms in a neat and safe condition for patient and staff safety.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities to maintain standards.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

ARRT(R) Radiography (R) required

ARRT(CT) Registry preferred

BLS certification required within 30 days of hire

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.

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

Minimum Required

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)