CT Technologist 7p-7a

Healthier Mississippi People; Canton (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthier Mississippi People is seeking a Medical Radiologic Technologist for NIGHT SHIFT ONLY in Canton, Mississippi. The role involves performing computerized tomography exams under the supervision of a radiologist while maintaining patient records and ensuring compliance with safety measures.

The ideal candidate must hold a Medical Radiologic Technologist license and be willing to obtain necessary certifications post-hire. This position requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Must have a Medical Radiologic Technologist license.
• Completion of BLS within 90 days post-hire is required.
• Radiography certification required within six months post-hire.
• CT certification required within 24 months post-hire.

Responsibilities

• Administer computerized tomography exams under a Radiologist's supervision.
• Complete preliminary interviews and explain exam procedures to patients.
• Sanitize exam rooms and prepare them with necessary supplies and equipment.
• Start IVs for patients prior to scans.

Skills

Knowledge of computerized tomography exam procedures

Verbal and written communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to explain exam procedures and alleviate patient anxiety

Education

Medical Radiologic Technologist license from the Mississippi State Department of Health

Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association

Radiography (R) from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

Computed Tomography (CT) certification

Job description

This position is for NIGHT SHIFT ONLY

Job Summary

To perform computerized tomography exams on patients under the supervision of a radiologist in accordance with UMMC policies and procedures. To maintain accurate patient records and prepare equipment for physician's use.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of computerized tomography exam procedures.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to explain exam procedures and alleviate patient anxiety.

Responsibilities

• Administers computerized tomography exams under a Radiologist's request and supervision including tomographs, fluoroscopes, and radiographs.
• Greets patient and completes preliminary interview prior to exam.
• Sanitizes examination rooms and prepares rooms with supplies and equipment.
• Starts IVs for patients prior to scan.
• Explains exam procedures to the patient in order to educate and relieve anxiety.
• Ensures compliance with safety measures.

The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Physical And Environmental Demands

Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, frequent exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles,and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, constant work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, frequent bending, frequent lifting and carrying more than 100 pounds, occasional climbing, occasional crawling, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional driving, occasional kneeling, constant pushing/pulling, constant reaching, frequent sitting, frequent standing, frequent twisting, and frequent walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)

Requirements

• Medical Radiologic Technologist license from the Mississippi State Department of Health.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association required post-hire within 90 days.
• Radiography (R) from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists required post-hire within six (6) months.
• Computed Tomography (CT) from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists required post-hire within twenty-four (24) months.