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.

Requirements, Preferences and Experience

Education

Minimum: Registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT ( R) required. Registry in Magnetic Resonance Imaging ARRT(MR) preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire date.

Experience

Minimum: 6 months experience in specialty area as required to meet all MRI competencies at the end of orientation period.

Licensure, Registration, Certification

Preferred: ARRT(MR)

Minimum: 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

Special Skills

Minimum: Basic computer literacy skills.

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: 11383 - Technologist-MRI

Facility: MBMC - Hospital

Department: JS Radiology MRI MBMC

Category: Radiology & Imaging

Type: Clinical

Work Type: PRN

Work Schedule: Days

Location: US:MS:Jackson

Located in the Jackson, MS metro area REQNUMBER: 20374