Technologist-CT

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Collierville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform imaging procedures per radiology standards and assist in diagnosis and treatment. The role includes maintaining equipment, documenting procedures, and participating in quality improvement.

Minimum ARRT registration in Radiography with CT preferred; BLS certification required within 30 days of hire. 6 months CT experience may be required to meet competencies.

Qualifications

• ARRT Radiography registration required.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates thorough understanding of radiologic principles/theory and uses appropriate technique and positioning.
• Develops procedure/treatment plan.
• Implements plan according to hospital guidelines.
• Completes documentation to comply with policies.
• Maintains equipment and work areas in a safe condition.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

Registered by ARRT in Radiography

BLS certification

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

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.

Experience

Minimum Required

• 6 months experience in specialty area as required to meet all CT competencies at the end of orientation period.

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.

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Basic computer literacy skills.

Licensure

Minimum Required

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

Preferred/Desired

• ARRT(CT)