North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Radiology Technologist for a job in Tupelo, Mississippi.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Radiology Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

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nThe OR Imaging Technologist in the operating rooms and/or hybrid room at North Mississippi Health Services plays a crucial role in patient care by serving as a patient advocate, protects patient and employees' by adhering to safety requirements, and maintaining sterile techniques during surgical procedures. They are responsible for maintaining production and quality of imaging procedures by following surgeons' request.  They are responsible for providing excellent customer service, coaching and assisting team members, demonstrating technical and performance competency, cross-training in various lab areas, and helping achieve departmental goals.
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n**JOB FUNCTIONS**
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nPatient Advocate: 
n • Protects patients from potential injury; selects operative setups and supplies to maintain sterile technique during all procedures.
n • Actively participates in universal protocol (time out) procedures.
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nCustomer Service:
n • Uses AIDET when communicating with patients to explains post operative imaging taken in recovery rooms.
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nManagement of Team:
n • Coaches and assists team members in preparation, use and maintenance of portable, C-arm, O-arm and/or hybrid room equipment.
n • Assists in the training of all new employees for operating room procedures.
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nPerformance Competency: 
n • Maintains equipment and work area to meet quality and cleanliness standards.
n • Protects patients and employees by adhering to safety requirements, infection-control, and radiation policies, protocols and techniques.
n • Uses proper sterile techniques when setting up and performing invasive multimodality procedures and maintains hand hygiene requirements.
n • Demonstrates and maintains current knowledge, continued education and skills appropriate care for the following age groups (specific to department): newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric.
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nTechnical Competency:
n • Provides diagnostic quality radiologic imaging under the direction of a physician/surgeon while maintaining proper radiation protection standards.
n • Performs radiologic exams with designated OR equipment of designated anatomy to physician/surgeon specifications within the operating room.
n • Adheres to necessary safety precautions and sterile techniques.
n • Able to move imaging equipment safely in the OR room setting. Turn equipment on and adjust quality of images to perform exams.
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nCross Training:
n • On call as required by cardiovascular department.
n • Able to prepare injector with contrast and verifies proper injector settings, under the supervision of the surgeon.
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nGoals and Objectives:
n • Able to perform high quality intraoperative procedures according to surgeon specifications in a timely manner.
n • Able to provide services in a timely, accurate, and cost-efficient manner in compliance with established system and regulatory standards, policies, and procedures.
n • Able to perform tasks exclusively without need for routine oversight.
n • Able to maintain a calm and helpful attitude, even under times of stress, and take appropriate and reasonable steps to resolve issues.
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nRegulatory:
n • Knowledge and practice of standards of care, policies/procedures established by North Mississippi Medical Center.
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n**Remote Work Capable**
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n**QUALIFICATIONS**
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n**Education**
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nEducation Level
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nEducation Details
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nRequired/
nPreferred
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nHigh School Diploma
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nGED, or equivalent
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nRequired
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nAssociate's Degree
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nGraduate of an accredited radiologic technology program
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nRequired
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n**Licenses and Certifications**
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nLicenses/Certifications
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nLicenses/Certification Details
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nTime Frame
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nARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
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nMust hold current RT(R) and License as required by the State of MS
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nUpon Hire
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nRequired
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nCPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation
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nAmerican Heart Association (AHA) CPR certification
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nUpon Hire
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nRequired
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nBCLS - Basic Life Support
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nBLS at HCP level
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nwithin 1 Year
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nRequired
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n**Work Experience**
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nExperience
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nExperience Details
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nOne or more years’ cardiac patient care
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nPreferred
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n**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**
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nProficiency
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nPossesses knowledge of diagnostic imaging exams and equipment; portables, C-arms, O-arms, and hybrid room.
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nCompetent in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
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nAssists all as a member of the operating team.
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nMust have integrity
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nTrusted to provide sterile supplies and quality patient care during surgical procedures
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nMust be able to function independently as well  as within a group setting
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nDetailed oriented
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nThe incumbent must promote teamwork and cost containment.
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nMust have extensive contact with: electrophysiologist(s), nurse practitioners, nurses, electrophysiology team members and patients and families. All contact should be in a caring, courteous, and respectful manner
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nMust have good written and verbal communication skills
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nAbility to work well under pressure while providing a high level of care
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nKey human relation skills needed include: positive attitude; teamwork concept; and motivational skills

North Mississippi Health Services Job ID #2232-000AQ0. Posted job title: Or Imaging Technologist

About North Mississippi Health Services

At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting you to a career that challenges you, engages your mind and inspires you to be the “you” you always wanted to be. We also believe in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you – your talents, your perspectives and your passions – and connecting you with others to create a supportive and innovative team that aspires and achieves together. Most of all, we believe in helping you leverage and connect your personal passion with a much greater purpose. We’re committed to helping our team of over 7,000 unique individuals discover what connects you to our mission, vision and ultimate “why” – our patients.

With seven hospitals, more than 60 clinics, four long-term care facilities, state-of-the-art women’s and behavioral health facilities and multiple outpatient care centers, we have a variety of career opportunities waiting for you.