Radiology Technologist Special Procedure

Community Health Systems; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 61,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Radiology Technologist Special Procedure in Flowood, MS. This role involves performing specialized radiologic procedures, ensuring patient safety, and collaborating with medical teams. Ideal candidates will possess a strong foundation in Radiologic Technology, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to operate advanced imaging equipment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years clinical experience as Radiologic Technologist required.
• ARRT certification required.
• Licensed as required by state.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialized radiologic procedures for patient diagnosis and treatment.
• Prepare equipment and patients for interventional procedures.
• Collaborate with medical teams for patient care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Technical knowledge

Education

Associate Degree in Radiologic Technology

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Job Summary

The Radiology Technologist Special Procedures I performs specialized radiologic procedures to assist physicians in diagnosing and treating diseases. This role requires expertise in handling advanced imaging equipment, ensuring patient safety, and following precise protocols to obtain high-quality diagnostic images. The Radiology Technologist Special Procedures I collaborates with medical teams to deliver comprehensive patient care and supports the maintenance of imaging technology.

Job Summary

The Radiology Technologist Special Procedures I performs specialized radiologic procedures to assist physicians in diagnosing and treating diseases. This role requires expertise in handling advanced imaging equipment, ensuring patient safety, and following precise protocols to obtain high-quality diagnostic images. The Radiology Technologist Special Procedures I collaborates with medical teams to deliver comprehensive patient care and supports the maintenance of imaging technology.

Essential Functions

• Uses suitable positioning and/or immobilizing to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest with respect to patient’s physical and psychological needs as determined by age, ability and comfort.
• Understands and applies aseptic, surgical and radiological techniques (ie: tray preparation, sterile draping, and patient preparation).
• Maintains knowledge of sterile supplies and techniques used for interventional/invasive procedures.
• Adequately prepares equipment and instruments for interventional/invasive procedures.
• Verifies signed informed consent and properly prepares patient for interventional/invasive procedures.
• Recognizes physician needs during the interventional/invasive procedure and responds to them.
• Presents exam education to the patient prior to the exam, gives post procedure instructions pertinent to the interventional/invasive procedure performed.
• Properly prepares the patient for interventional procedure.
• Correctly performs digital imaging techniques.
• Maintains archival storage of digitized images as appropriate.
• Is responsible for inventory and control of specific angiography items such as catheters, guide wires, interventional sets, etc. in work area; may purchase supplies for the area of responsibility; uses supplies cost effectively.
• Properly performs hemostasis protocols and uses proper techniques to remove catheters as it relates to intravascular or angiographic studies.
• Competently performs properfacility conscious sedation policies and procedures.
• Follows the appropriate pre and post monitoring protocols for interventional/invasive procedures.
• Coordinates the CT scanning examinations to ensure the quality and continuity of patient care.
• Demonstrates ability to organize patient care and set priorities by providing critical care first and by implementing the physician’s orders.
• Inventories and manages specific CT supply items such as biopsy needles, pressure injector syringes, interventional sets, etc. in work area; may purchase supplies for the area of responsibility. Uses supplies cost effectively.
• Assists with the workflow through the supervisor to ensure completion of work assignments.
• Works with the radiologist to set standards for CT to ensure quality in techniques, procedures and patient care.
• Reviews each examination for technical accuracy, presents completed examination to radiologist, and communicates pertinent data to persons responsible for the care of the patient following the procedure.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
  
  

Qualifications

• Associate Degree graduate of an accredited program in Radiologic Technology required
• 1-2 years Clinical experience as Radiologic Technologist required
• 2-4 years Clinical experience as Radiologic Technologist in Special Procedures/IR preferred
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to interact effectively with patients, families, healthcare professionals and external vendors.
• Ability to operate and understand radiographic technology and equipment/applications.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to demonstrate ethical and professional behaviors at all times.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and privacy and comply with all HIPPA requirements.
• Ability to use initiative and independent judgment.
• Knowledge of radiation safely and protection procedures.
  
  

Licenses and Certifications

• ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists required
• Licensed Radiologic Technologist As required by state required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire required

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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