Staff Technologist - Main Unit

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Department:

10007210 Radiology Main Unit

Work Shift:

PRN working variable hours and shifts.

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

Job Duties
• 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:
A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.


• 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 Coordination: Frequently

Salary Range:

$31.33-$39.17

Education:

Associate’s Degree | Radiologic Technology | Required

Certifications:

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - CPR, Licensed Radiologic Technologist - Licensed Radiologic Technologist, Registered Radiology Tech (RTR) - ARRT