Radiology Technologist 1

Responsibilities

• Performs radiographic examinations using C-arms, portable and stationary radiographic imaging equipment.
• Develops film including evaluating film for technical quality.
• Transports patients to radiographic room; prepares and maintains room.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Checks equipment, supplies and accessories on a regular basis.
• Maintains x-ray and other equipment in efficient operating order; performs preventative maintenance on a regularly scheduled basis; contacts outside service for major malfunctions.
• Maintains clean and orderly work areas.
• Requests and orders supplies as necessary to keep materials on hand at all times.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, Inservice meetings and workshops.
• Prepares written documentation as required by the profession and the department, such as evaluation results, individualized treatment plans, progress reports, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited Radiologic Technologist Program.
• Licensure: American Registry Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) & Medical Radiation Technician (MRT) License Issued by the Mississippi.
• BLS Certification.
• New Graduates: May be hired with a temporary Medical Radiation Technician (MRT) License Issued by the Mississippi and must obtain American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification within six (6) months of hire or before expiration of the temporary license, whichever comes first.