Radiology Technologist, FT, Days, West Point Medical Clinic

North Mississippi Health Services, Inc.; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading healthcare provider where your skills as a Radiology Technologist will shine. In this full-time role, you'll perform vital technical procedures using ionizing radiation, ensuring effective communication among staff, physicians, and patients. Your expertise will help maintain high standards of care while managing resources efficiently. This is an exciting opportunity to connect your passion for healthcare with a purpose, making a difference in the lives of patients and their families. If you're looking for a role that values your unique talents and perspectives, this is the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's Degree from an AMA approved school.
• Must be a Licensed Radiologic Technologist with CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical procedures requiring independent judgment and initiative.
• Act as a liaison between staff, physicians, patients, and family members.
• Ensure high-quality health care is delivered within the Radiology department.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Judgment and Initiative

Cost Control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree from an AMA approved school

Tools

Radiologic Equipment

CT

MRI

Mammography

Nuclear Medicine

Diagnostic Radiology

Job description

Radiology Technologist, FT, Days, West Point Medical Clinic

Job ID: 000BZ2

Clinic

Clinical-Non Nursing - WEST POINT MEDICAL CLINIC

Full Time - Variable

Posting Description

At North Mississippi Health Services, our mission is to “continuously improve the health of the people of our region.” We aim to “provide the best patient and family-centered care and health services in America.” We believe that fulfilling our mission and vision calls us to embrace the best people who form incredible connections with our patients and families.
We take pride in celebrating everything that makes you unique—your talents, perspectives, and passions. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting your passion with a purpose. You know what connected feels like when you are part of our team.
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Job Description

JOB SUMMARY
The Technologist II-Radiology at North Mississippi Health Services plays a crucial role in performing various technical procedures requiring independent judgment and applying ionizing radiation. They also contribute to budget control by minimizing supply use and overtime. This position acts as a liaison between staff, physicians, patients, and family members, ensuring effective communication and interaction within the Radiology department.
JOB FUNCTIONS
Technical:

• Perform a variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation.
• Keep supply use to a minimum and maintain overtime to 3% or less.
• Serve as a liaison between staff, physicians, patients, and family members to ensure effective communication/interaction.
• Ensure high-quality health care is delivered within the Radiology department by effectively interacting and cooperating with providers.
• Prepare and present patient reports/projects as required.
• Maintain that exams and charges are correct on a daily basis.
• Must have the training and experience to perform in two or more of the following modalities: CT, MRI, Mammography, Nuclear Medicine, or Diagnostic Radiology, or work as NMMCI Urgent Care techs performing laboratory testing and routine radiography after hours and on weekends.
• Adhere to NMHS/NMMC Policies/Procedures/Guidelines.
• Comply with applicable Local/State/Federal policies/procedures/guideline/regulations/laws/statutes.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent (Required)
• Associate's Degree from an AMA approved school (Required)

Licenses and Certifications

• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (Required)
• Licensed Radiologic Technologist (Required)
• ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (Required)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal skills (Required)
• Maintain practice of departmental and institutional policies, procedures, regulations, and information.
• Control unnecessary costs to the patients and the facility.
• Assist Radiologist and other physicians during procedures.
• Promote good department, inter-department, and public relations.
• Assist in supervising student technologists/technicians.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills (Required)
• Minimize unnecessary radiation exposure to patients.

Requirements

The following are requirements in addition to any stated in the above description.

Licenses

You must have the following licenses to apply:

Certified Pulmonary Resuscitation/Basic Life Support and Radiology Tech (Registered)

Education

You must have the following education to apply:

Associates of Radiologic Technologist and Associates of Related Field