Imaging Specialist | Radiology Tech for Patient Care

Healthier-Mississippi-People-LLC; Canton (MS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthier-Mississippi-People-LLC is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform radiologic procedures and operate x-ray equipment to produce diagnostic images while ensuring patient safety and high-quality care.

The role requires knowledge of anatomy, imaging principles, radiation protection, and strong patient communication to explain procedures and alleviate anxiety during imaging sessions.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, radiation physics and protection, and the principles of imaging.
• Skill in the use of imaging equipment.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to comply with radiation protection practices.
• Ability to alleviate patient anxiety.

Responsibilities

• Performs radiographic procedures to produce images of internal body organs and bones.
• Explains procedures to patient, obtains and records medical history relevant to the condition being viewed, selects appropriate equipment settings, and positions the patient in a manner to facilitate optimum imaging results.
• Views images to determine quality and forwards for review and interpretation; maintains applicable patient documentation.
• Maintains adequate supplies and a clean work area; reports equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
• Assumes responsibility for patient safety; provides physical and psychological comfort to patient.
• Ensures compliance with workplace safety, environmental, exposure control, and/or infection control practices.
• 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.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Imaging equipment use

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Radiation safety

Alleviate patient anxiety

Job description

Healthier-Mississippi-People-LLC is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform radiologic procedures and operate x-ray equipment to produce diagnostic images while ensuring patient safety and high-quality care.

The role requires knowledge of anatomy, imaging principles, radiation protection, and strong patient communication to explain procedures and alleviate anxiety during imaging sessions.