Radiologic Technologist Radiology Diagnostic

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Education & Experience

Certifications Licenses or Registration Required:
Medical Radiologic Technologist license from the Mississippi State Department of Health within the applicable time frame. Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association required post-hire within 90 days. Certification in at least two (2) of the primary modalities in Radiologic Technology (Including Radiography Radiation Therapy Mammography Sonography Magnetic Resonance Imaging or Nuclear Medicine Technology) from the American Registry of Radiologic Technology Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers and/or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board.

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Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of computerized tomography exam procedures. Knowledge of anatomy physiology radiation physics and protection and the principles of imaging. Skill in the use of imaging equipment. Verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills. Ability to comply with radiation protection practices. Ability to alleviate patient anxiety.

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• Performs radiographic procedures to produce images of internal body organs and bones by operating a variety of imaging monitoring and other equipment and accessories.
• Explains procedures to patient obtains and records medical history relevant to the condition being viewed selects appropriate equipment settings and positions the patient in a manner to facilitate optimum imaging results.
• Views images to determine technical quality repeats if necessary makes adjustments makes copies as needed and forwards for review and interpretation; maintains applicable patient documentation
• Maintains adequate supplies and a clean work area; reports equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
• Assumes responsibility for patient safety; provides physical and psychological comfort and age appropriate care following hospital policies and procedures to the patient.
• Assists in overseeing in the radiation department during scheduled nights and weekend shifts.
• Ensures compliance with workplace safety and environmental exposure control and/or infection control practices.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Physical and Environmental Demands
Requires constant handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment constant exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure blood borne pathogens fumes or airborne particles and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations frequent working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours frequent activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature constant work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality constant bending constant lifting and carrying more than 100 pounds occasional climbing occasional crawling occasional crouching/stooping occasional kneeling constant pushing/pulling constant reaching constant sitting constant standing constant twisting and constant walking. (occasional-up to 20% frequent-from 21% to 50% constant-51% or more)

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