CT Technologist, 7PM-7AM

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

Job summary

Healthier Mississippi People is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform computed tomography exams under a radiologist's supervision in accordance with policies. You will maintain accurate patient records and prepare equipment for physician use.

This role requires clear patient communication and strict safety adherence. Responsibilities include administering CT exams, greeting patients, prepping rooms, starting IVs, and ensuring protocol compliance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Administers CT exams under Radiologist supervision.
• Greets patient and completes preliminary interview.
• Sanitizes examination rooms and prepares equipment.
• Starts IVs for patients prior to scan.
• Explains exam procedures to educate patients and relieve anxiety.
• Ensures compliance with safety measures.

Skills

CT procedures

Patient communication

Safety compliance

Education

ARRT CT certification

BLS certification

Mississippi Radiologic Technologist license

Tools

CT scanner

Job description

(This position is for NIGHT SHIFT ONLY)

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.

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 IV's for patients prior to scan.


• Explains exam procedures to the patient in order to educate the patient 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

Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required: 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