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 Preferred: Registry in Vascular Interventional ARRT(VI)or Registry in Cardiacvascular Intervention Specialist (RCIS) 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. Experience Minimum: 6 months experience in specialty area as required to meet all Cardiac Cath competencies at the end of the orientation period. Licensure, Registration, Certification Preferred: ARRT(VI) Minimum: STATE LICENSE AS REQUIRED;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE;ARRT(R) 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: 3719 - Technologist-Cardiac Cath Facility: BMH - Desoto Hospital Department: DC Cardiac Lab 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: 21589