Radiology Technologist - $27 per hour

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 JOB SUMMARY The 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. JOB FUNCTIONS Patient Advocate: • Protects patients from potential injury; selects operative setups and supplies to maintain sterile technique during all procedures. • Actively participates in universal protocol (time out) procedures. Customer Service: • Uses AIDET when communicating with patients to explains post operative imaging taken in recovery rooms. Management of Team: • Coaches and assists team members in preparation, use and maintenance of portable, C-arm, O-arm and/or hybrid room equipment. • Assists in the training of all new employees for operating room procedures. Performance Competency: • Maintains equipment and work area to meet quality and cleanliness standards. • Protects patients and employees by adhering to safety requirements, infection-control, and radiation policies, protocols and techniques. • Uses proper sterile techniques when setting up and performing invasive multimodality procedures and maintains hand hygiene requirements. • 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. Technical Competency: • Provides diagnostic quality radiologic imaging under the direction of a physician/surgeon while maintaining proper radiation protection standards. • Performs radiologic exams with designated OR equipment of designated anatomy to physician/surgeon specifications within the operating room. • Adheres to necessary safety precautions and sterile techniques. • Able to move imaging equipment safely in the OR room setting. Turn equipment on and adjust quality of images to perform exams. Cross Training: • On call as required by cardiovascular department. • Able to prepare injector with contrast and verifies proper injector settings, under the supervision of the surgeon. Goals and Objectives: • Able to perform high quality intraoperative procedures according to surgeon specifications in a timely manner. • Able to provide services in a timely, accurate, and cost-efficient manner in compliance with established system and regulatory standards, policies, and procedures. • Able to perform tasks exclusively without need for routine oversight. • Able to maintain a calm and helpful attitude, even under times of stress, and take appropriate and reasonable steps to resolve issues. Regulatory: • Knowledge and practice of standards of care, policies/procedures established by North Mississippi Medical Center. Remote Work Capable ? QUALIFICATIONS Education Education Level Education Details Required/ Preferred High School Diploma GED, or equivalent Required and Associate's Degree Graduate of an accredited radiologic technology program Required Licenses and Certifications Licenses/Certifications Licenses/Certification Details Time Frame Required/ Preferred ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Must hold current RT(R) and License as required by the State of MS Upon Hire Required and CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation American Heart Association (AHA) CPR certification Upon Hire Required and BCLS - Basic Life Support BLS at HCP level within 1 Year Required Work Experience Experience Experience Details Required/ Preferred One or more years’ cardiac patient care Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities KSAs Proficiency Possesses knowledge of diagnostic imaging exams and equipment; portables, C-arms, O-arms, and hybrid room. Competent in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients Assists all as a member of the operating team. Must have integrity Trusted to provide sterile supplies and quality patient care during surgical procedures Must be able to function independently as well as within a group setting Detailed oriented The incumbent must promote teamwork and cost containment. Must 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 Must have good written and verbal communication skills Ability to work well under pressure while providing a high level of care Key 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.