Radiologic Technologist - UMMC Grenada

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Grenada (MS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi Medical Center in Grenada seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform radiologic procedures and operate x‑ray equipment, producing images for diagnosis while prioritizing patient safety.

You will work full time with rotating shifts and must hold a Mississippi Medical Radiologic Technologist license, BLS, and ARRT certification within the required timelines. This position is based in Grenada, MS, within the UMMC system.

Qualifications

• Licensed radiologic technologist in Mississippi; BLS required post-hire within 90 days.
• ARRT registration required post-hire within six months.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, radiation physics and protection; imaging principles.

Responsibilities

• Performs radiographic procedures to produce images of internal organs and bones.
• Explains procedures to patients, records medical history, sets equipment, and positions patient for optimal imaging.
• Reviews images for quality and forwards for interpretation; maintains patient documentation.
• Maintains supplies and clean work area; reports equipment malfunctions.
• Ensures patient safety and provides comfort; supports infection control and radiation safety practices.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Physiology knowledge

Radiography imaging

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Radiation protection

Patient anxiety management

Education

Medical Radiologic Technologist license (MS)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

ARRT certification (post-hire timeline)

Tools

Imaging equipment

Job description

Job Requisition ID: R00054630

Job Category: Allied Health

Organization: Grenada Radiology

Location/s: UMMC-Grenada

Job Title: Radiologic Technologist - UMMC Grenada

Job Summary

To perform radiologic procedures and utilize x-ray equipment to produce images of the body for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or injuries, while ensuring optimum patient care and safety.

Education & Experience

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) American Registry of Radiologic Technologists required post-hire within six (6) months.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Requires frequent exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, constant handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, constant 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 activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, constant work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, constant bending, constant lifting and carrying more than 100 pounds, occasional climbing, occasional crawling, constant crouching/stooping, frequent kneeling, frequent 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)

Time & Compensation

• Time Type: Full time
• FLSA Designation/Job Exempt: No
• Pay Class: Hourly
• FTE %: 100
• Work Shift: Rotating

Benefits Eligibility

Grant Funded: No

Job Posting Date: 10/22/2026

Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):

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