Job Information
Baptist Memorial Radiologic Technologist - $7,500 Sign On Bonus in Southaven, Mississippi
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.
Requirements, Preferences and Experience
Education
Preferred: Associates degree in related field
Minimum: 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.
Experience
Minimum: Experience as obtained through the completion of a Radiology Technology Program.
Licensure, Registration, Certification
Minimum: 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.
Special Skills
Preferred: !!
Minimum:
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.
About Baptist Memorial Health Care
At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry-healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.
At Baptist, We Offer:
Competitive salaries
Paid vacation/time off
Continuing education opportunities
Generous retirement plan
Health insurance, including dental and vision
Sick leave
Service awards
Free parking
Short-term disability
Life insurance
Health care and dependent care spending accounts
Education assistance/continuing education
Employee referral program
Job Summary:
Position: 3721 - Technologist-Radiology
Facility: BMH - Desoto Hospital
Department: DC Rad Diagnostics BMH Desoto
Category: Radiology & Imaging
Type: Clinical
Work Type: Full Time
Work Schedule: Days
Location: US:MS:Southaven
Located in the Memphis metro area REQNUMBER: 26537