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Radiology Tech, PRN, Variable Shifts

Medical Imaging

Job Description

Posting 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.
 
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JOB SUMMARY
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.

 
 
 

Qualifications

  Education  Education LevelEducation DetailsRequired/Preferred  High School Diploma or GED EquivalentGED, or equivalentRequired
And Associate's DegreeGraduate of AMA approved school.Required
  
Licenses and Certifications
    Licenses and CertificationsLicenses and Certifications DetailsTime FrameRequired/
Preferred  CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary ResuscitationCPR - Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation RequiredAnd Licensed Radiologic TechnologistMedical Technical License for the state in which the facility is located. RequiredAnd ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic TechnologistsRegistered or registry eligible by ARRT or RDMS in minimal of two modalities Required 
Work Experience   Number of YearsWork Experience DetailsRequired/
Preferred     
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
    Knowledge, Skills, AbilitiesRequired/PreferredProficiencyExcellent interpersonal skills; requiredRequiredN/AThe incumbent is to maintain practice of departmental and institutional policies, procedures, regulations, and information.Selection RequiredN/AControl unnecessary costs to the patients and the facility.Selection RequiredN/AAssist Radiologist and other physicians during procedures.Selection RequiredN/ACustomer 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.Selection RequiredN/AAssist in supervising student technologist/technicians to ensure proper guidance during procedures as part of their training.Selection RequiredN/AAIDET to be done with all patients.Selection RequiredN/AMust have excellent written and verbal communication skillsSelection RequiredN/AMust reflect a positive, caring attitude toward clients, patients, staff and the public we serveSelection RequiredN/AMinimize unnecessary radiation exposure to patients.Selection RequiredN/A            

SCOPE
Freedom To Act:
Problem Solving:
Impact:
Financial Responsibility:
  • Sales Revenue Target Responsibility: 
  • Approval Responsibility:
  • P & L Responsibility:
  • Assets Controlled:
  • Controllable Expenses (e.g., Payroll and other budgeted items):
  • Total Financial Responsibility:
Budget Responsibility
  • Primary Budget Responsibility:
  • Shared Budget Responsibility:

Schedule

Variable
North Mississippi Health Services
About North Mississippi Health Services

North Mississippi Health Services (NMHS) is a diversified regional health care organization serving 24 counties in north Mississippi and northwest Alabama and is one of the largest employers in Mississippi with over 6,900 employees. NMHS covers a broad range of acute diagnostic and therapeutic services offered through North Mississippi Medical Center (NMMC) in Tupelo, Community Hospital System, and North Mississippi Medical Clinics.  NMHS strives to improve the health for people in this region by providing conveniently accessible and cost-effective healthcare of the highest quality. 

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