Technologist-Nuclear Medicine

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Mississippi is seeking a Radiologic/Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform imaging procedures per radiology standards to aid in diagnosis and treatment. The role includes developing and implementing procedure plans, maintaining safety, and contributing to performance improvement.

Eligible new graduates awaiting NMTCB/ARRT(N) registry and those with ARRT(N) or NMTCB certification plus BLS within 30 days of hire are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Must be NMTCB registered or ARRT(N) eligibility, or a new graduate waiting to take the registry.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire.
• State license as required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of Radiologic principals/theory and utilizes the most appropriate technique and positioning for optimal procedures/treatment, 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

Basic computer literacy skills

Education

NMTCB registration or ARRT(N) eligibility

BLS certification within 30 days of hire

Job description

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/treatment, 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.

Education

• Registered by Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - Nuclear ARRT(N) or new graduate who is waiting to take the registry. Proof of registry (by primary source) must be available within 60 calendar days of graduation. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire date.

Special Skills

• Basic computer literacy skills.

Licensure

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