TECHNOLOGIST I- RADIOLOGY- MAIN

LE101 North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services seeks a Technologist I-Radiology Main to perform routine and emergency radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures, ensuring timely, high-quality diagnostics. You will assist physicians and staff, manage patient needs, and uphold safety and accuracy in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Applicants should have an Associate’s Degree in Radiologic Technology, CPR, and ARRT certification, with strong communication and teamwork skills to serve diverse patient populations

Qualifications

• Must adhere to budgetary guidelines and policies.
• Report equipment malfunctions promptly to supervisor.
• Stay current with radiology technology advancements through continuing education.
• Communicate effectively with radiology team and patients.
• Ability to handle emergencies and maintain quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and emergency radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures.
• Provides timely, high-quality diagnostic imaging.
• Assists physicians and medical staff during exams.
• Ensures patient comfort and safety throughout procedures.
• Maintains knowledge of procedures, positions, supplies and equipment.

Skills

Budget adherence

Equipment safety

Radiology technology

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Handle high-stress environments

Education

Associate’s Degree in Radiologic Technology

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ARRT certification

Job description

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: 10007210 Radiology Main Unit Work Shift: Job Description: The Technologist I-Radiology Main at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for performing routine and emergency radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality diagnostic procedures, and assisting physicians and medical staff during exams. The Technologist must have strong knowledge of radiographic anatomy, stay updated on Radiology changes through continuing education, and exhibit good communication skills while working with a variety of patient populations.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs routine and emergency radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures, including procedures in surgery, in accordance with the departmental policy and procedure manual.


• Performs a variety of technical procedures that require rational independent judgement, ingenuity and initiative in performing standard examinations in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.


• Provides radiology services in a timely manner while performing high quality and cost-efficient diagnostic procedures and 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.


• Prepares and manages patients during exams, adjusting techniques and addressing special needs of the individual.


• Communicates effectively with patients, family members, Physicians, other medical staff and NMMC staff members.


• Serves patient population categories of neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics.


• Attends required in-services, annual review and educational programs.


• Remains knowledgeable of procedures, positions, supplies, and equipment used in Radiological examinations.


• Stays abreast of changes in Radiology.


• Adheres to NMHS/NMMC Policies/Procedures/Guidelines.


• Complies with applicable Local/State/Federal policies/procedures/guideline/regulations/laws/statues.


• Completes all other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to comply with budgetary guidelines.


• Must be able to accurately and efficiently report any equipment malfunction/potentially hazardous equipment to the Supervisor or Bio-Med


• Must be able to stay abreast with continually changing Radiological technology.


• Must be able to communicate and work well with Radiology team.


• Must seek to help each and every one to prevent delays.


• Must work accurately under stress to avoid errors.


• Must be flexible to constant workload changes.


• Must possess strong knowledge of radiographic anatomy.


• Must keep abreast of changes in Radiology by attending classes and continuing education provided.


• Must possess good written and verbal communication.


• Must have strong team member capabilities.


• Must be able to adapt to emergency situations.


• Must make decisions with win/win solutions in mind.


• Must perform with a high level of professional and ethical conduct at all times.


• Must be detailed oriented


• Must have extensive contact with: Physicians, co-workers, patients/family members.


• Must have good written and verbal communication skills.


• Must reflect a caring attitude for patients, employees and the public served.


• Must perform with a high level of professional and ethical conduct at all times.


• Must explain the procedures to be performed to the patient and try to alleviate any anxiety of the patient.


• Must have 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: $31.33 - $47.00 Education: Associate’s Degree | Radiologic Technology | Required High School Diploma, GED, or Project Search Graduate | Radiologic Technology | Required Certifications: Cardiopulmonary 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.