Summary Coordinates and schedules imaging procedures. Performs imaging procedures/treatments according to radiology practice standards in order to aid in the diagnosis and/or treatment of disease as needed based on departmental staffing needs. Performs other duties as assigned. Responsibilities + Demonstrates a thorough understanding of Radiologic principals/theory. + Obtains and documents all necessary information for patient clearance. + Ensures imaging orders include appropriate indication for the requested procedure and updates orders as necessary based on protocols approved by the Radiologist. + Serves as the liaison between the patient, referring provider, radiologist, technologist, and other support staff. + Communicates procedural instructions and expectations to patients. + Completes documentation as required to comply with hospital policies and procedures. + 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 with Registry in Radiography ARRT (R) required. Advanced Registry with ARRT preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire date. Experience Minimum: Licensure, Registration, Certification Preferred: ARRT Advanced Registry 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: 18577 - Technologist-Imaging Services Facility: BMH - NEA Hospital Department: JO Central Scheduling NEA Baptist Jonesboro Category: Radiology & Imaging Type: Clinical Work Type: Full Time Work Schedule: Days Location: US:AR:Jonesboro Located in the Jonesboro and Northeast Arkansas metro area REQNUMBER: 20372