X-Ray Technologist-Registered

Job Description

The Registered Radiological (X-Ray) Technologist performs activities of the Radiology Technologist at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail, and assumes responsibilities for designated areas or procedures as directed by the Director of Radiology or Assistant Director of Radiology. The Registered Radiological (X-Ray) Technologist is responsible for securing radiology studies ordered to assist physicians in making correct diagnosis, careful handling of all radiology equipment and supplies, operating equipment properly, and reporting equipment maintenance needs for assigned area. This employee must be willing to work with the realization that poor film quality may have serious consequences for patients, and be able to pay attention to detail for extended periods of time, working under general supervision following established radiology policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a two (2) year approved School of X-ray Technology.
• License: Must be currently registered as a Radiologic Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Licensed by the Mississippi State Department of Health required.
• Certifications: Must complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer. Must have de-escalation training completed by the end of position orientation (90 days); must have appropriate level of de-escalation training.
• Experience: Prior experience is desired but not required. Must be interested in self-development and maintain a minimum of 24 ECE points in each two (2) year period as required by the ARRT in Radiology.

Physical Demands

• Work is moderately active: involves sitting with frequent requirements to move about the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area.
• Work involves exerting a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Work involves using many physical motions in performing daily work activities; subject to exposure of body fluids, sputum and tissues, which may carry the hazard of infectious disease.
• Work involves using repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard.
• Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound.
• Work requires close visual and acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision.
• Must be able to be active for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue.
• Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may be instituted according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends.

Mental Demands

• Demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities.
• Demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate strong emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels.
• Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required.
• Maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.

Special Demands

• Possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette.
• Possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word.
• Possess appropriate clinical judgment and apply appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages.