TECHNOLOGIST- CT

We believe a career is more than just a career - it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it’s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.

Department

10007250 Radiology CT Scan

Work Shift

1.0 second shift

Job Description

The CT Technologist at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for reviewing patient information, charts, physician orders, and previous films to plan and perform high-quality CT scans. This role also oversees safety compliance for patients, staff, and equipment, along with managing overtime and work schedules efficiently to control costs. The technologist must also stay updated on radiology developments, possess a strong knowledge of radiographic anatomy, and work effectively within a team.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Job Duties

• Must review patient information, chart, physician order, and previous films to ensure the best possible scan plan to answer clinical questions and provide Radiologist with quality CT imaging.
• Compliance with all patient, staff and equipment safety policies.
• Manages overtime; flex hours.
• Organize work flow to prevent delays and control cost through appropriate use of supplies.
• Compliance with annual review.
• Compliance with IV and contrast injection guidelines.
• All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Keep abreast of changes in Radiology by attending classes and continuing education provided.
• Possess strong knowledge of radiographic anatomy.
• Serves patient population categories of infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
• Have strong team member capabilities and work with team to complete daily work schedules.
• Ability to adapt to emergency situations.
• Make decisions with win/win solutions in mind.
• Assist fellow team members as needed to provide high quality patient care.
• Teach other technologist CT skills to ensure high quality patient care and adherence to imaging protocols.
• Behavior must enhance department operations.
• Must interact with co-workers, Radiologists, other physicians and nursing service to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

Physical Demands:

A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Standing: Frequently
• Walking: Frequently
• Sitting: Occasionally
• Lifting/Carrying: Frequently 50 lbs
• Pushing/Pulling: Frequently
• Climbing: Occasionally
• Balancing: Occasionally
• Stooping/Kneeling/Bending: Frequently
• Reaching/Over Head Work: Occasionally
• Grasping: Frequently
• Speaking: Frequently
• Hearing: Constantly
• Repetitive Motions: Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently

Salary Range

$34.55-$43.19

Education

Associate’s Degree | Radiologic Technology | Required

Certifications

Registered Radiology Tech (RTR) - ARRT