Technologist-Nuclear Medicine PRN

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking a Radiologic/Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform imaging procedures and treatments according to established radiology standards, aiding in diagnosis and patient care.

The ideal candidate holds NMTCB or ARRT(N) certification; BLS is required within 30 days of hire. New graduates waiting for registry must provide registry proof within 60 days of graduation; strong documentation and patient safety focus is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be NMTCB or ARRT(N) certified or waiting to take the registry; proof of registry within 60 days of graduation.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs imaging procedures/treatments according to radiology practice standards to aid diagnosis and treatment.
• Develops appropriate procedure/treatment plan.
• Implements procedure/treatment plan using hospital protocols/guidelines.
• Completes documentation to comply with hospital policies.
• Maintains equipment, rooms, and work areas for patient and staff safety.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities to ensure standards of care.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

NMTCB certification

ARRT(N) certification

BLS certification within 30 days

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.

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.

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