Radiology Technologist

Jobtome; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtome is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic radiology procedures in accordance with physicians’ orders and hospital protocols. You will use proper safety methods and maintain high standards for patient care and image quality.

The role requires ARRT(R) registration or eligibility, BLS within 14 days of hire, and completion of an accredited radiography program; state licensing as required and an associate degree are preferred. This position is on-site in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Radiology Technology Program.
• Registered with ARRT(R) or eligible to sit for the registry.
• State license as required.

Responsibilities

• Performs radiologic procedures using appropriate technical and safety methods as requested by a licensed physician.
• Exercise judgement in selecting and computing settings for each patient.
• Develop an appropriate procedure/treatment plan.
• Implements procedure/treatment plan utilizing established hospital protocols/guidelines.
• Completes documentation as required to comply with hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintains equipment, procedure/treatment rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition to ensure the safety of patients and staff.
• Participates in hospital and departmental performance improvement activities to ensure that patient care is consistent with established standards. Collects quality data for monitoring performance improvement.
• Completes assigned goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Radiologic theory

Planning & organizing

Education

Radiography program completion

ARRT(R) certification

BLS certification within 14 days of hire

State license as required

Associates degree in related field

Job description

Job Summary

Operates radiology equipment and performs routine diagnostic procedures as prescribed by physicians according to established standards and practices in order to aid in the diagnosis and/or treatment of disease.

Responsibilities

• Performs radiologic procedures using appropriate technical and safety method as requested by a licensed physician.
• Exercise judgement in selecting and computing settings for each patient.
• Develop an appropriate procedure/treatment plan.
• Implements procedure/treatment plan utilizing established hospital protocols/guidelines.
• Completes documentation as required to comply with hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintains equipment, procedure/treatment rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition to ensure the safety of patients and staff.
• Participates in hospital and departmental performance improvement activities to ensure that patient care is consistent with established standards. Collects quality data for monitoring performance improvement.
• Completes assigned goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

• Experience as obtained through the completion of a Radiology Technology Program.

Preferred/Desired

Education

Minimum Required

• Completion of a formal education program in radiography accredited by a mechanism acceptable to ARRT. Registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists with current Registry in Radiography ARRT(R) or new graduate who is waiting to take the registry.

Preferred/Desired

• Associates degree in related field

Training

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of Radiologic principals/theory. Utilizes the most appropriate technique and positioning for optimal procedures/treatments as demonstrated by procedure/treatment results.
• Demonstrates ability to receive and follow written and oral instructions;
  ability to plan and organize work.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

• ARRT(R);
  BLS Certification within 14 days of hire. New graduate who will obtain required registry within 120 days of hire. State license as required.

Preferred/Desired