What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interventional Radiology Technician position at Baptist Memorial?
SummaryPerforms 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.ResponsibilitiesDemonstrates 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 ExperienceEducationPreferred : Registry in Vascular Interventional ARRT(VI) preferred.Minimum : 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.ExperienceMinimum : 6 months experience in specialty area as required to meet all Specials competencies at the end of the orientation period.Licensure, Registration, CertificationPreferred : ARRT(VI)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 REQUIREDSpecial SkillsMinimum : Basic computer literacy skills.About Baptist Memorial Health CareAt 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 salariesPaid vacation / time offContinuing education opportunitiesGenerous retirement planHealth insurance, including dental and visionSick leaveService awardsFree parkingShort-term disabilityLife insuranceHealth care and dependent care spending accountsEducation assistance / continuing educationEmployee referral programJob Summary : Position : 11510 - Technologist-SpecialsFacility : MBMC - HospitalDepartment : JS Radiology Special Procedure MBMCCategory : Radiology & ImagingType : ClinicalWork Type : Full TimeWork Schedule : DaysLocation : US : MS : JacksonLocated in the Jackson, MS metro area REQNUMBER : 23236
