JOB SUMMARY

The Technologist II-Radiology at North Mississippi Health Services plays a crucial role in performing various technical procedures requiring independent judgment and applying ionizing radiation. They also contribute to budget control by minimizing supply use and overtime. This position acts as a liaison between staff, physicians, patients, and family members, ensuring effective communication and interaction within the Radiology department.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Technical:

Have the ability to perform a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation.

Budget:

Keep supply use to a minimal and maintain overtime to 3% or less.

Liaison:

Serves as a liaison between staff, physicians, patients, and family members to ensure effective communication/interaction. Ensures high quality health care is delivered within the Radiology department by effectively interacting and cooperating with providers.

Reporting:

Prepares and presents patients reports/projects as required. Maintains that exams and charges are correct on daily basis.

Regulation:

Must have the training and experience to perform in the modality of two or more of the following modalities: CT, MRI, Mammography, Nuclear Medicine or Diagnostic Radiology, or work as NMMCI Urgent Care techs performing laboratory testing and routine radiography after hours and on weekends. Adheres to

NMHS/NMMC

Policies/Procedures/Guidelines. Complies with applicable Local/State/Federal policies/procedures/guideline/regulations/laws/statues.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Education Level Education Details Required/Preferred High School Diploma or GED EquivalentGED, or equivalentRequired And Associate's DegreeGraduate of AMA approved school.

Required Licenses and Certifications Licenses and Certifications Licenses and Certifications Details Time Frame Required/ Preferred CPR

• Cardiac Pulmonary ResuscitationCPR
• Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation RequiredAnd Licensed Radiologic TechnologistMedical Technical License for the state in which the facility is located. RequiredAnd ARRT
• American Registry of Radiologic TechnologistsRegistered or registry eligible by ARRT or RDMS in minimal of two modalities Required Work Experience Number of Years Work Experience Details Required/ Preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Required/Preferred Proficiency Excellent interpersonal skills; requiredRequiredN/AThe incumbent is to maintain practice of departmental and institutional policies, procedures, regulations, and information.

Selection RequiredN/AControl unnecessary costs to the patients and the facility.

Selection RequiredN/AAssist Radiologist and other physicians during procedures.

Selection RequiredN/ACustomer service

• Promotes good department, inter-department and public relations.

Incumbent receives patient and visitors both in person and by phone concerning their exams. Attends, demonstrates and participates in required in-services, performance improvement activities, and other education programs. Performs other duties as assigned while demonstrating willingness, ability and team spirit to provide optimal customer satisfaction.

Selection RequiredN/AAssist in supervising student technologist/technicians to ensure proper guidance during procedures as part of their training.

Selection Required

N/AAIDET

to be done with all patients.

Selection RequiredN/AMust have excellent written and verbal communication skillsSelection RequiredN/AMust reflect a positive, caring attitude toward clients, patients, staff and the public we serveSelection RequiredN/AMinimize unnecessary radiation exposure to patients.

Selection Required

N/A SCOPE

Freedom To Act:

Problem Solving:

Impact:

Financial Responsibility:

Sales Revenue Target Responsibility:

Approval Responsibility:

P & L Responsibility:

Assets Controlled:

Controllable Expenses (e.g., Payroll and other budgeted items):

Total Financial Responsibility:

Budget Responsibility Primary Budget Responsibility:

Shared Budget Responsibility:

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