TECHNOLOGIST II- RADIOLOGY

LE113 North Mississippi Medical Clinics, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 85,503,000 - 128,257,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Technologist II-Radiology to perform technical procedures with independent judgment using ionizing radiation, while ensuring high quality care in the Radiology department.

The role supports budget control by minimizing supply use and overtime, serves as a liaison among staff, physicians, patients and families, and prepares patient reports with accurate exam charges daily.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Radiologic Technology required.
• ARRT certification or licensure required.
• CPR certification required; strong patient communication skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical radiology procedures with independent judgment using ionizing radiation.
• Minimize supply use and keep overtime to 3% or less.
• Serve as liaison between staff, physicians, patients and families to ensure effective communication.
• Prepare and present patient reports; ensure exam charges are accurate daily.
• Adhere to policies, procedures and applicable regulations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Patient service

Education

Associate's Degree in Radiologic Technology

High School Diploma or GED

ARRT certification/licensure

CPR 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: 70409750 Barnes Crossing Medical Clinic Work Shift: Job Description: 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:

• Have the ability to perform a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation.

Budget:

• Keep supply use to a minimal and maintain overtime to 3% or less.

Liaison:

• Serves as a liaison between staff, physicians, patients, and family members to ensure effective communication/interaction.
• Ensures high quality health care is delivered within the Radiology department by effectively interacting and cooperating with providers.

Reporting:

• Prepares and presents patients reports/projects as required.
• Maintains that exams and charges are correct on daily basis.

Regulation:

• Must have the training and experience to perform in the modality of 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.
• Adheres to NMHS/NMMC Policies/Procedures/Guidelines.
• Complies with applicable Local/State/Federal policies/procedures/guideline/regulations/laws/statues.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal skills; required
• The incumbent is to 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.
• Customer service -Promotes good department, inter-department and public relations.
• Incumbent receives patient and visitors both in person and by phone concerning their exams. Attends, demonstrates and participates in required in-services, performance improvement activities, and other education programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned while demonstrating willingness, ability and team spirit to provide optimal customer satisfaction.
• Assist in supervising student technologist/technicians to ensure proper guidance during procedures as part of their training.
• AIDET to be done with all patients.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must reflect a positive, caring attitude toward clients, patients, staff and the public we serve
• Minimize unnecessary radiation exposure to patients.

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: $29.84 - $44.76

Education: Associate's Degree| Radiologic Technology| Required High School Diploma, GED, or Project Search Graduate| 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.