Technologist-CT

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Oxford, Mississippi is seeking a Radiologic Technologist. This role involves performing imaging procedures to aid in diagnosis, adhering to all hospital protocols. Required qualifications include registration with ARRT in Radiography, experience in the specialty area, and BLS certification within 30 days of hire. The candidate will be responsible for maintaining equipment and participating in performance improvement activities, ensuring safe and optimal patient care.

Qualifications

• 6 months experience in specialty area as required to meet all CT competencies at the end of orientation period.
• STATE LICENSE AS REQUIRED; BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE; ARRT(R).

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates understanding of Radiologic principals and utilizes appropriate techniques for optimal procedures.
• Develops and implements procedure/treatment plan following hospital protocols.
• Completes documentation to comply with hospital policies.
• Maintains equipment and work areas safely.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Basic computer literacy skills

Education

Registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography

Registry in CT ARRT (CT) preferred

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

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.

Qualifications

• Experience: 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

• Basic computer literacy skills.

Licensure

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

Preferred/Desired

• ARRT(CT)