Technologist-Mammography

Baptist Memorial Health; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health is seeking a Radiologic Technologist specialized in mammography to perform imaging procedures in accordance with radiology practice standards and to aid in diagnosis and treatment.

Responsibilities include selecting appropriate techniques, developing procedure plans, documenting per hospital policies, maintaining equipment and rooms, and participating in Performance Improvement activities to ensure high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Registered by ARRT(R) with Registry in Mammography ARRT(M) preferred; must complete certification for ARRT(M) within 12 months of hire date.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire date.

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.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

ARRT(R) with Mammography ARRT(M) preferred

BLS certification within 30 days

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.

Experience

• #N/A

Preferred/Desired

• 6 months experience in mammography

Education

• Registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT(R), with Registry in Mammography ARRT(M) preferred. Must complete certification for ARRT(M) within 12 months of hire date. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire date.

Special Skills

• Basic computer literacy skills.

Licensure

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

Preferred/Desired

• ARRT(M)