Technologist-CT

Baptist Memorial Health Care; New Albany (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Mississippi seeks a Radiologic Technologist specializing in CT to perform imaging procedures in accordance with radiology practice standards and patient care protocols.

The position requires ARRT in Radiography, CT registry preferred, and BLS certification within 30 days of hire, with a minimum of 6 months CT experience. You will maintain equipment, ensure patient safety, and document procedures per hospital guidelines.

Qualifications

• ARRT(R) Registry in Radiography required; CT registry preferred.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Performs radiology procedures with appropriate technique and positioning for optimal results.
• Develops and implements procedure/treatment plans per hospital protocols.
• Completes documentation to comply with hospital policies.
• Maintains equipment, rooms, and work areas in a safe condition.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities to uphold standards.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

ARRT(R) Registry in Radiography

BLS certification

State license as required

ARRT(R) CT 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.

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.

Training

• Preferred/Desired: (none specified).

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)