Technologist-Nuclear Medicine

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

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform imaging procedures, ensuring optimal techniques and safety for patients.

The successful candidate must hold the necessary certifications or be a new graduate awaiting registration. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, developing treatment plans, and ensuring compliance with hospital standards.

Basic computer skills and BLS certification are also required within the first 30 days of employment.

Qualifications

• Registered by NMTCB or ARRT(N) required. Proof of registry must be available within 60 days of graduation.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• New graduates can apply if registry is obtained within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Perform imaging procedures according to radiology practice standards.
• Demonstrate understanding of Radiologic principles and optimal techniques.
• Develop and implement appropriate procedure/treatment plans.
• Maintain equipment and work areas to ensure safety.

Skills

Basic computer literacy skills

Education

Registered by Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - Nuclear ARRT(N)

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

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 principles/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

• 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.