Technologist-Radiology PRN

Baptist Memorial Health; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health in Meridian, MS seeks a Radiologic Technologist to operate radiology equipment and perform diagnostic procedures in accordance with physician orders and hospital standards.

You will select appropriate technical settings, position patients, maintain equipment and documentation, and participate in quality-improvement activities to ensure optimal patient care.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of radiologic theory and practice.
• Ability to select appropriate imaging techniques and positions.
• Ability to plan and organize work and follow written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Performs radiologic procedures using appropriate technical and safety methods.
• Exercise judgement in selecting and computing settings for each patient.
• Develops an appropriate imaging procedure plan.
• Implements procedures utilizing hospital protocols.
• Completes documentation to comply with policies.
• Maintains equipment and work areas in a safe condition.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and data collection.
• Completes assigned goals and performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Radiologic principles

Procedure planning & positioning

Following instructions

Education

ARRT(R) certification in Radiography

Radiography program completion

Associates degree (preferred)

Job description

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.

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

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.

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.