Technologist-Radiology

Baptist Memorial Health; Jackson (MS); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Baptist Memorial Health in Jackson, MS seeks a Radiology Technologist to operate radiology equipment and perform diagnostic procedures as ordered by physicians, following established standards.

Minimum requirements include ARRT(R) with current registry or eligibility, BLS within 14 days of hire, and ARRT-approved Radiography program completion. State licensure may be required in practice locations.

Formación

• Thorough understanding of radiologic principles and theory.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and plan/work efficiently.

Responsabilidades

• Operate radiology equipment and perform diagnostic procedures as prescribed.
• Select and compute settings appropriate for each patient.
• developing and implementing procedure/treatment plans following hospital protocols.
• Complete documentation to comply with hospital policies.
• Maintain equipment and rooms in a safe, neat condition.
• Participate in performance improvement activities and data collection.
• Complete assigned goals and duties as required.

Conocimientos

Radiologic principles

Instruction following

Educación

ARRT accredited Radiography program

Associates degree in related field

Descripción del empleo

Job Summary

Operates radiology equipment and performs routine diagnostic procedures as prescribed by physicians according to established standards and practices in order to aid in the diagnosis and/or treatment of disease.

Responsibilities

• Performs radiologic procedures using appropriate technical and safety method as requested by a licensed physician.
• Exercise judgement in selecting and computing settings for each patient.
• Develop an 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. Collects quality data for monitoring performance improvement.
• Completes assigned goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

• Experience as obtained through the completion of a Radiology Technology Program.

Preferred/Desired

Education

Minimum Required

• Completion of a formal education program in radiography accredited by a mechanism acceptable to ARRT. Registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists with current Registry in Radiography ARRT(R) or new graduate who is waiting to take the registry.

Preferred/Desired

• Associates degree in related field

Training

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of Radiologic principals/theory. Utilizes the most appropriate technique and positioning for optimal procedures/treatments as demonstrated by procedure/treatment results.
• Demonstrates ability to receive and follow written and oral instructions; ability to plan and organize work.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

• ARRT(R); BLS Certification within 14 days of hire. New graduate who will obtain required registry within 120 days of hire. State license as required.

Preferred/Desired