Technologist-CT

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Terrapin Hill (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Mississippi seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform imaging procedures according to radiology practice standards, aiding in diagnosis and treatment. The role requires adherence to hospital protocols and documentation, with focus on patient safety and quality results.

Responsibilities include selecting appropriate techniques and positioning, developing procedure plans, maintaining equipment and rooms, and participating in Performance Improvement

Qualifications

• 6 months experience in CT or as CT competency end of orientation period.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates understanding of Radiologic principles/theory and uses appropriate technique and positioning for optimal procedures/treatments.
• Develops and implements procedure/treatment plans.
• Completes documentation to comply with hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintains equipment, rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition for patient and staff safety.
• Participates in hospital/department Performance Improvement activities to ensure care aligns with standards.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

ARRT Radiography registration (R) required

BLS certification within 30 days of hire

CT Registry preferred (ARRT CT)

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)