Radiologic Technologist - Radiology Diagnostic

Radiologic Technologist - Radiology Diagnostic

Education & Experience:

• Certifications, Licenses Or Registration Required:
  • Mississippi State Department of Health Medical Radiologic Technologist license.
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required post-hire within 90 days.
  • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Radiography (R) required post-hire within six (6) months.

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.

Responsibilities:

• 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/or infection control practices.

Physical and Environmental Demands:

• Frequent exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold.
• Constant exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals.
• 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, constant crouching/stooping, frequent kneeling, frequent pushing/pulling, constant reaching, frequent sitting, frequent standing, frequent twisting, and frequent walking.

Time Type: FLSA Designation/Job Exempt: No

Pay Class: Hourly

FTE %: 100

Work Shift: Not specified

Benefits Eligibility: Grant Funded

Job Posting Date: 06/4/2026

Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified): Not specified