Technologist-CT: Redwolf

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking a Radiologic Technologist with CT specialization to perform imaging procedures according to established radiology standards. The role focuses on accurate technique, patient safety, and adherence to hospital protocols.

Requirements include ARRT radiography, BLS within 30 days, and CT registry preferred. New graduates must obtain the registry within 60 days.

Qualifications

• ARRT(R) in Radiography required.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• New graduate who will obtain required registry within 60 days of hire.
• CT ARRT registry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates understanding of radiologic principles and uses appropriate technique and positioning for optimal results.
• Develops and implements procedure/treatment plans per hospital protocols.
• Completes documentation to comply with hospital policies.
• Maintains equipment, rooms, and work areas to ensure safety.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities to ensure quality patient care.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Radiologic principles

Documentation

Computer literacy

Procedure planning

Education

ARRT Radiography

BLS certification

CT registry (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.

Job 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

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

Education

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

• ARRT(R);BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE;NEW GRADUATE WHO WILL OBTAIN REQUIRED REGISTRY WITHIN 60 DAYS OF HIRE;STATE LICENSE AS REQUIRED
• ARRT(CT)

Reporting Relationships

Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.

• Yes
• No

Work Environment

Functional Demands

• Sedentary Very light energy level Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart
• Light Moderate energy level Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher)
• Medium High energy level Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient)
• Heavy Very high energy level Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer.

Functional Demands Rating

• Sedentary
• Light
• Medium
• Heavy