We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it’s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love. Department: 57007210 Radiology Work Shift: .
Job Description
The Radiology Technologist at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for performing high-quality and cost-efficient diagnostic procedures for patients and the department. They ensure timely radiology services, maintain equipment, and assist physicians and medical staff during procedures.
JOB FUNCTIONS
- Performs high quality/cost efficient diagnostic procedures for patient and department.
- Provide radiology services in a timely manner while performing high quality and cost-efficient diagnostic procedures.
- Organize workflow to prevent delays.
- Assists Physicians and other medical staff during procedures as requested/required.
- Provides excellent customer service in an accurate and efficient manner.
- Communicate effectively with patients, family members, Physicians, other medical staff and NMMC staff members.
- Attends required in-services, annual review and educational programs.
- Knowledgeable of procedures, positions, supplies, and equipment used in Radiological examinations.
- Stay abreast of changes in Radiology.
- Serves patient population categories of neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics.
- Adheres to NMHS/NMMC Policies/Procedures/Guidelines.
- Complies with applicable Local/State/Federal policies/procedures/guideline/regulations/laws/statues.
- All other duties as assigned.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Possess strong knowledge of radiographic anatomy.
- Keep abreast of changes in Radiology by attending classes and continuing education provided.
- Good written and verbal communication; required
- Assist in supervising student technologist to ensure proper guidance during exams as part of their training.
- Assist fellow technologist as needed to provide high quality patient care.
- Have strong team member capabilities.
- Be able to adapt to emergency situations.
- Make decisions with win/win solutions in mind.
- Perform with a high level of professional and ethical conduct at all times.
- Detailed oriented
- Must have extensive contact with: Physicians, co-workers, patients/family members
- Must have good written and verbal communication skills
- Reflect a caring attitude for patients, employees and the public served.
- Perform with a high level of professional and ethical conduct at all times.
- Explain the procedures to be performed to the patient and try to alleviate any anxiety of the patient.
- Ability to work well under pressure while providing a high level of care
Physical Demands
- Standing. Frequently
- Walking. Frequently
- Sitting. Occasionally
- Lifting/Carrying. Frequently 50 lbs
- Pushing/Pulling. Frequently
- Climbing. Occasionally
- Balancing. Occasionally
- Stooping/Kneeling/Bending. Frequently
- Reaching/Over Head Work. Occasionally
- Grasping. Frequently
- Speaking. Frequently
- Hearing. Constantly
- Repetitive Motions. Constantly
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations. Frequently
Salary Range: $28.42 - $42.63 Education: Associate’s Degree | Radiologic Technology | Required Certifications: DNU CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation - CPR - CPR, DNU Radiology Technologist (ARRT) - ARRT - ARRT, Licensed Radiologic Technologist - Licensed Radiologic Technologist North Mississippi Health Services is a large rural health care system with state-of-the-art facilities in Mississippi and Alabama. We have career opportunities ranging from inpatient hospital care to 70+ rural health and specialty clinics, a variety of outpatient, women’s and behavioral health services and many additional support services. Our team of over 7,000 works together every day toward our shared mission – to continuously improve the health of the people of our region.