Technologist-Specials Lead

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Southaven is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform imaging procedures and assist in diagnosing and treating patients. The role requires the user to possess an ARRT certification in Radiography and BLS certification within 30 days of hire. Candidates should have 6 months of experience in an acute care setting, ensuring compliance with hospital standards while providing high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• 6 months experience in an acute care setting or comparable specialty area.
• Registry in Vascular Interventional ARRT(VI) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and coordinates daily operational functions and workflow.
• Demonstrates understanding of radiologic principles for optimal procedures.
• Develops and implements procedure/treatment plans.
• Completes documentation as required by hospital policies.
• Maintains equipment and work areas in safe condition.

Skills

Basic computer literacy skills

Education

Registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists with Registry in Radiography ARRT (R)

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

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.

Job Responsibilities

• Organizes and coordinates daily operational functions and workflow to ensure the performance of high‑quality exams/treatments and the delivery of safe patient care and customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of radiologic principles and utilizes the most appropriate technique and positioning for optimal procedures/treatments, as demonstrated by procedure/treatment results.
• Develops an appropriate procedure/treatment plan.
• Implements the 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 an acute care setting or comparable specialty area as required to meet all Lead 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 graduates who will obtain the required registry within 60 days of hire; state license as required ARRT(VI).

Reporting Relationships

No

Work Environment

Functional demands: Medium rating. Daily activity includes sitting, standing, walking, climbing (occasional), carrying, pushing/pulling, twisting, bending, reaching, squatting/kneeling/crawling, and fine motor tasks. Sensory requirements include near vision, far vision, depth perception, and hearing. Environmental requirements include blood‑borne pathogens, radiation, and airborne communicable diseases.