Radiologic Technologist - Children's

Overview

Radiologic Technologist - Children s of Mississippi role at Healthier Mississippi People. To perform radiologic procedures and utilize x-ray equipment to produce images of the body for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or injuries, while ensuring optimum patient care and safety.

Certifications, licenses or registration required:
Mississippi Radiologic Technologist license by hire date. BLS required within 90 days of hire date. American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) registration must be obtained within 6 months of hire date.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
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.

• Performs radiographic procedures to produce images of internal body organs and bones.
• 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 quality 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 to patient.
• Ensures compliance with workplace safety, environmental, exposure control, and infection control practices.

Requires frequent exposure to physical environments such as high noise levels, heat and cold, and exposure to potentially dangerous equipment. Includes exposure to biohazardous conditions (risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals). Duties may involve significant workload changes, precise quantity and quality measures, frequent bending, lifting and carrying more than 100 pounds, climbing, crawling, crouching, kneeling, pushing/pulling, reaching, sitting, standing, twisting, and walking.

Full-time

Entry level

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care

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