Technologist-Radiology

Baptist; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Oxford, Mississippi is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to operate radiology equipment and perform routine diagnostic procedures following physicians' standards. The ideal candidate will have completed a formal radiography education program and possess current ARRT Registration. Responsibilities include ensuring safety protocols, maintaining equipment, and participating in performance improvement activities. This position requires excellent understanding of radiologic principles and ability to follow instructions and organize tasks effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience through the completion of a Radiology Technology Program.
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists with current Registry in Radiography ARRT(R) or a new graduate waiting to take registry.

Responsibilities

• Perform radiologic procedures as requested by a licensed physician.
• Ensure safety and proper methods according to technical standards.
• Maintain neat and safe condition of equipment and work areas.

Skills

Radiologic principles/theory

Ability to follow instructions

Planning and organizing work

Education

Completion of a formal education program in radiography

Associate's degree in related field

Job description

• Business Unit BMH North Mississippi Hospital
• Department Radiology Diagnostic

Job Description

Job Summary

Operates radiology equipment and performs routine diagnostic procedures as prescribed by physicians according to established standards and practices in order to aid in the diagnosis and/or treatment of disease.

Responsibilities

• Performs radiologic procedures using appropriate technical and safety method as requested by a licensed physician.
• Exercise judgement in selecting and computing settings for each patient.
• Develop an appropriate procedure/treatment plan.
• Implements procedure/treatment plan utilizing established hospital protocols/guidelines.
• Completes documentation as required to comply with hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintains equipment, procedure/treatment rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition to ensure the safety of patients and staff.
• Participates in hospital and departmental performance improvement activities to ensure that patient care is consistent with established standards. Collects quality data for monitoring performance improvement.
• Completes assigned goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Specifications

Experience

• Experience as obtained through the completion of a Radiology Technology Program.

Education

• Completion of a formal education program in radiography accredited by a mechanism acceptable to ARRT. Registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists with current Registry in Radiography ARRT(R) or new graduate who is waiting to take the registry.
• Associates degree in related field

Training

Special Skills

• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of Radiologic principals/theory. Utilizes the most appropriate technique and positioning for optimal procedures/treatments as demonstrated by procedure/treatment results.
• Demonstrates ability to receive and follow written and oral instructions; ability to plan and organize work.

Licensure

• ARRT(R); BLS Certification within 14 days of hire. New graduate who will obtain required registry within 120 days of hire. State license as required.