Radiology Technologist: Imaging & Patient Care

Healthier Mississippi People; Canton (MS); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 76.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Healthier Mississippi People is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform radiographic procedures and operate x-ray equipment for diagnostic imaging. The role emphasizes patient safety, precise positioning, and clear communication with patients and care teams.

You will ensure image quality, maintain documentation, and uphold strict radiation protection practices while supporting a safe clinical environment. The position requires licensure and timely certification updates.

Formación

• Certification/license required: Mississippi State Radiologic Technologist license.
• BLS certification required within 90 days post-hire.
• ARRT Radiography certification required within six months post-hire.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, radiation physics and protection, and imaging principles.

Responsabilidades

• 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 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 exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Conocimientos

Anatomy & physiology knowledge

Radiation physics & protection

Imaging equipment operation

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Safety compliance & patient comfort

Educación

Mississippi Radiologic Technologist license

BLS certification (American Heart Association)

ARRT Radiography certification (within 6 months)

Herramientas

Imaging equipment

Descripción del empleo

Healthier Mississippi People is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform radiographic procedures and operate x-ray equipment for diagnostic imaging. The role emphasizes patient safety, precise positioning, and clear communication with patients and care teams.

You will ensure image quality, maintain documentation, and uphold strict radiation protection practices while supporting a safe clinical environment. The position requires licensure and timely certification updates.