Technologist-CT: Outpatient Diagnostic Center

Baptist Memorial Health; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health in Oxford, Mississippi, is seeking a radiologic technologist to perform imaging procedures and ensure diagnostic quality in a fast-paced hospital setting.

You will follow radiology practices, document procedures, maintain equipment, and participate in quality improvement activities while adhering to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• ARRT Radiography registration is required.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• ARRT CT certification preferred for the role.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates understanding of radiologic principles and uses appropriate technique/positioning for optimal procedures.
• Develops the procedure/treatment plan.
• Implements plan using hospital protocols and guidelines.
• Completes documentation to comply with hospital policies.
• Maintains equipment, rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities to ensure patient care meets established standards.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

ARRT Radiography Registration

BLS Certification (within 30 days)

ARRT CT Certification 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.

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

• 6 months experience in specialty area as required to meet all CT competencies at the end of orientation period.

Preferred/Desired

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.

Preferred/Desired

Training

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Basic computer literacy skills.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

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

Preferred/Desired

• ARRT(CT)