Technologist-CT

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Southaven, MS is seeking a Radiologic Technologist specialized in CT to perform imaging procedures according to radiology practice standards to aid diagnosis and treatment. The role includes documentation and adherence to hospital protocols.

Minimum qualifications include ARRT registration in Radiography, CT preferred, BLS within 30 days, and MS state license. 6 months CT experience required by end of orientation.

Qualifications

• Registered by ARRT in Radiography (R) is required; CT ARRT (CT) preferred.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• State license as required; BLS within 14 days; ARRT(R) is expected.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates thorough understanding of radiologic principles/theory and uses the most appropriate technique and positioning for optimal procedures.
• Develops and implements procedure/treatment plan abiding by hospital protocols.
• Completes documentation to comply with hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintains equipment, procedure rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition.
• Participates in hospital and departmental Performance Improvement activities to ensure patient care aligns with standards.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

ARRT Radiography (R) registration

BLS certification (within 30 days)

ARRT CT (preferred)

Job description

Overview

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/treatment, 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.

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)