Radiology Technologist 1

FMOL Health; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

FMOL Health in Jackson, MS seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic radiographs using C-arms, portable and stationary equipment. The role involves developing films, evaluating image quality, and preparing radiographic rooms while ensuring safety and infection control standards.

The candidate graduates from an accredited Radiologic Technologist Program and holds licensure from the MSDH and ARRT, with BLS within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited Radiologic Technologist Program.
• Must demonstrate ability to recognize patients' individual needs based on medical conditions, age, limitations and planned procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform radiographic examinations using C-arms, portable and stationary radiographic imaging equipment.
• Develop films including evaluating film for technical quality.
• Transport patients to radiographic room; prepares and maintains room.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Checks equipment, supplies and accessories on a regular basis.
• Maintains x-ray and other equipment in efficient operating order; performs preventative maintenance on a regularly scheduled basis.
• Contacts outside service for major malfunctions.
• Maintains clean and orderly work areas.
• Requests and orders supplies as necessary to keep materials on hand at all times.
• Supports the hospital's Christian mission, philosophy, values, and goals.
• Participates in and supports established Performance Improvement Program.
• Attends JCAHO required and hospital mandatory Inservice programs.
• Observes hospital dress code and maintains appropriate conduct and appearance.
• Maintains confidentiality of all information regarding patients, families, physicians and hospital personnel.

Skills

Radiography

Equipment operation

Patient care

Safety

QA/Quality

Education

Radiologic Technologist Program

Job description

Job Description

Performs diagnostic medical procedures producing diagnostic medical radiographs. Reports to the charge radiographers.

Responsibilities

Performs radiographic examinations using C-arms, portable and stationary radiographic imaging equipment. Develops film including evaluating film for technical quality. Transports patients to radiographic room; prepares and maintains room. Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Checks equipment, supplies and accessories on a regular basis. Maintains x-ray and other equipment in efficient operating order; performs preventative maintenance on a regularly scheduled basis; contacts outside service for major malfunctions. Maintains clean and orderly work areas. Requests and orders supplies as necessary to keep materials on hand at all times. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, Inservice meetings and workshops. Prepares written documentation as required by the profession and the department, such as evaluation results, individualized treatment plans, progress reports, etc. Performs other duties as assigned or requested. Supports the hospital's Christian mission, philosophy, values, and goals. Participates in and supports established Performance Improvement Program. Attends JCAHO required and hospital mandatory Inservice programs. Observes hospital dress code and maintains appropriate conduct and appearance. Maintains confidentiality of all information regarding patients, families, physicians and hospital personnel.

Experience

Qualifications

None

Education

Graduate of accredited Radiologic Technologist Program

Special Skills

Must demonstrate ability to recognize patients' individual needs based on medical conditions, age, limitations and planned procedures.

Licensure

Medical Radiation Technologist License by the MSDH and American Registry Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)

Certification

American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire