NEEDED: Radiology Technologists

LOCATION: 2225 Haley Barbour Parkway Yazoo City, Mississippi 39194

SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM, not to exceed 40 hours per week

EQUIPMENT: The current radiological equipment provided is a digital machine. Knowledge of digital equipment is required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• US Citizen
• At a minimum, must be licensed to perform radiological procedures by the American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT).
• Should also be licensed by the state of Mississippi.
• Must have one or more years of experience. Background clearance packets submitted by potential contractors shall be accompanied by a certified or photostatic copy of their current license. The contractor must be Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation certified, in accordance with the American Red Cross of American Heart Association.
• Must submit evidentiary documentation of graduation from an accredited school of radiology technology.
• Must have knowledge of routine office related duties including working knowledge of computers, word processing programs and be able to type.
• Possess the ability to file various documents in chronological order.
• Possess good organizational skills, good interpersonal relationship skills and be able to work effectively with the medical staff.

JOB DUTIES:

• Shall provide the following Radiology Technologist services which include, but are not limited to, the items listed below.
• Shall be capable of performing all radiology procedures needed without any technical support.
• Perform routine radiologic procedures ordered by the medical staff.
• Transmit, retrieve X-ray images and reports electronically, and scan reports into Bureau Electronic Medical Record (BEMR).
• Receive training to retrieve radiographic consults from BEMR and schedule to perform all radiographic procedures.
• Work with an AIC population from a variety of cultural, racial, religious and ethnic backgrounds. Evaluate radiographic equipment for calibrations and repairs.
• Possess knowledge of basic emergency situations that may occur during special radiographic procedures. Schedule exams and maintain records.
• Possess knowledge of various pathological abnormalities as demonstrated by radiographic imaging. Independently assess and select technical exposure factors and positions necessary to obtain a proper quality diagnostic exam.
• Receive patients and explain procedures to alleviate undue anxiety.
• Independently perform all radiographic procedures (chest, bone, skull, spines, and portable x-rays, etc.)
• Notify Radiologist or referring Physician of any preliminary abnormalities seen while patient is undergoing an exam, so that additional views, or exams can be ordered if needed.
• Coordinate transfer of patient radiologic records to ensure continuity of care.
• Work with the Clinical Director to ensure monitoring and evaluation activities are completed.
• Act as liaison between radiologist and medical staff.
• Receive training and orientation and comply with correctional techniques as they pertain to medical services.
• Wear outer protective clothing and always obey CDC universal precautions.
• Computerization and printing of daily log.
• Computerization and printing of exam requisitions.
• Printing of all folder and exam labels.
• Completing of all x-ray studies ordered by the medical staff.
• Preparing x-rays for shipment to the radiologist for interpretation.
• Transport of x-rays to radiologist for interpretation.
• Transport all x-rays from radiologist after interpretation.
• Assisting the staff with maintenance of equipment and supplies and notifying staff when supplies are needed.
• Conducting quality assurance tests and daily maintenance on x ray equipment as needed.
• Assisting with FDA inspections and preparation for TJC and program review as needed.
• Assuring that all x-ray requests are completed properly.
• Computerization of patient logs and repeat analysis and assisting with any additional clerical duties to include but not limited to filing.

Additional Duties:

BENEFITS: Competitive hourly pay rate, accrued vacation, accrued sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, 401K opportunity, and healthcare benefits contributions.