Technologist-Specials

Baptist; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist in Columbus, MS is hiring a Radiologic Technologist to perform imaging procedures according to radiology practice standards to aid in diagnosis and treatment.

The role requires ARRT(R) in Radiography, BLS within 30 days, and state licensure as required. A vascular interventional ARRT(VI) registry is preferred; 6 months of specialty experience is expected.

Qualifications

• 6 months experience in specialty area as required to meet all Specials competencies at the end of the orientation period.
• ARRT(R) Radiography certification required; BLS within 30 days of hire.
• Registry in Vascular Interventional ARRT(VI) preferred.
• State license as required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates understanding of radiologic principles and applies appropriate technique and positioning.
• Develops and implements procedure/treatment plan.
• Completes documentation to comply with hospital policies.
• Maintains equipment, rooms and work areas to ensure patient and staff safety.
• Participates in performance improvement activities to ensure quality of care.
• Completes assigned goals.
• Assists in ongoing department tasks as needed.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

ARRT(R) Radiography

BLS Certification

ARRT(VI) registry preferred

Job description

• Business Unit BMH Golden Triangle Hospital

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

Experience

• 6 months experience in specialty area as required to meet all Specials competencies at the end of the orientation period.

Education

• Registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists with Registry in Radiography ARRT (R) required. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire date.
• Registry in Vascular Interventional ARRT(VI) preferred.

Training

Special Skills

• Basic computer literacy skills.

Licensure

• ARRT(R);BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE;NEW GRADUATE WHO WILL OBTAIN REQUIRED REGISTRY WITHIN 60 DAYS OF HIRE;STATE LICENSE AS REQUIRED