Radiology Technologist 2 PRN Premium

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 and standard equipment. You will develop films, assess quality, and transport patients to the radiology suite.

The role requires maintaining room cleanliness, following safety and infection control standards, documenting results, and contributing to QA and performance improvement efforts. ARRT licensure and BLS certification are required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or graduate of a radiologic technology program preferred.
• Must demonstrate ability to recognize patients' individual needs based on medical conditions.
• Licensure: MSDH Medical Radiation Technologist and ARRT.
• American Heart Association BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform radiographic examinations using C-arms, portable and stationary radiographic equipment.
• Develop films and evaluate film for technical quality.
• Transport patients to radiology room and prepare/maintain room.
• Maintain equipment, supplies, and accessories; perform preventative maintenance.
• Document evaluation results, treatment plans, and progress as required.
• Support the hospital's mission, participate in Performance Improvement and mandatory inservice programs.

Skills

Radiography

Patient care

Equipment operation

Safety procedures

Documentation

Education

Associate's degree in radiologic technology

Job description

Job Description

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

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

Responsibilities

• Job Function : 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.
• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, or sitting while on duty. Lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds with or without assistance. Transferring, repositioning patients. Reaching, stooping, bending, kneeing, and crouching for patient care functions. Visual and auditory acuity and manual dexterity essential to performing designated duties required. Optimal auditory acuity required. Manual dexterity involving the handling of equipment and instruments or needles is essential to performing assigned duties. Ability to perform effectively in a stressful and fast-paced environment. Ability to pass all required health and other screening tests. Physical conditions are clean, neat and well lit. Maybe subjected to unpleasant sights and odors, stressful situations and hazardous or infectious agents where judgment as to precautions need to be taken is essential. Climate control and ambient temperature variances may be experienced. Exposure to limited amounts of hazardous chemicals or substances and infectious disease processes are a possibility. Hours of duty maybe irregular or unexpectedly extended due to emergency circumstances. Direct contact with blood or other body fluids to which universal precautions apply. Personal protective equipment is made available and must be worn.

Education

Qualifications

Associate's degree or graduate of a radiologic technology program preferred.

Work Experience

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)