Technologist-CT

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Covington (TN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Covington, TN, seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform imaging procedures and CT-related tasks to support accurate diagnosis and patient care.

Responsibilities include choosing appropriate technique, documenting actions, maintaining equipment, and participating in quality improvement activities to uphold safety and standards.

Qualifications

• ARRT(R) registration in Radiography required; CT registration preferred.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Basic computer literacy skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates understanding of radiologic principles and applies appropriate technique and positioning for procedures.
• Develops and implements procedure/treatment plans according to hospital protocols.
• Completes documentation in compliance with hospital policies.
• Maintains equipment and work areas in a safe, neat condition.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities to ensure quality care.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

ARRT Radiography (R) registration

ARRT CT (CT) registration preferred

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)