Technologist-Nuclear Medicine

Baptist; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist in Meridian, MS is seeking a radiology professional to perform imaging procedures in accordance with practice standards and assist with diagnosis and treatment planning.

The role requires NMTCB or ARRT(N) certification (or pending), BLS within 30 days of hire, and adherence to hospital protocols. New graduates must obtain the required registry within 60 days of graduation and maintain state licensure as needed.

Qualifications

• NMTCB or ARRT(N) certification required or pending new graduate waiting for registry.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• New graduates must obtain the required registry within 60 days of graduation.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates understanding of radiologic principles and uses appropriate technique and positioning for optimal results.
• Develops and implements the procedure/treatment plan per hospital protocols.
• Completes required documentation to comply with hospital policies.
• Maintains equipment and work areas in a safe condition for patients and staff.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities to ensure standards are met.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

NMTCB Registration

ARRT(N) Certification

BLS Certification

New graduate registry within 60 days of hire

State license as required

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

Education

Minimum Required

• 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

Minimum Required

• Basic computer literacy skills.

Licensure

Minimum Required

• 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