Technologist-CT

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Mississippi is seeking a Radiologic Technologist with CT experience to perform imaging procedures according to practice standards and to aid in diagnosis and treatment.

You will develop and implement procedure plans, maintain equipment and rooms, document activities, and participate in Performance Improvement initiatives.

Requirements include ARRT (R) in Radiography, BLS within 30 days, and Mississippi state license; CT registry preferred.

Qualifications

• Basic computer literacy is required.
• ARRT Radiography (R) certification is required. Registry in CT ARRT (CT) preferred.
• BLS certification is required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Shows understanding of radiologic principles and uses appropriate technique and positioning.
• Develops and implements procedure/treatment plans.
• Completes documentation to comply with hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintains equipment and treatment areas in a neat, safe condition.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities to ensure standard care.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

ARRT Radiography (R) certification

BLS certification

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/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.

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)