Job Description

To perform computerized tomography exams on patients under the supervision of a radiologist in accordance with UMMC policies and procedures. To maintain accurate patient records and prepare equipment for physician's use. Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required: Mississippi Radiologic Technologist license by hire date; BLS required, can be obtained within first ninety (90) days of hire into the position; ARRT registration within six (6) months of hire; ARRT registration in computed tomography within twenty-four (24) months of hire. Knowledge of computerized tomography exam procedures. Verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills. Ability to explain exam procedures and alleviate patient anxiety. Responsibilities include administering computerized tomography exams under a radiologist's request and supervision including tomographs, fluoroscopes, and radiographs; greeting patient and completing preliminary interview prior to exam; sanitizing examination rooms and preparing rooms with supplies and equipment; starting IV’s for patients prior to scan; explaining exam procedures to the patient in order to educate the patient and relieve anxiety; ensuring compliance with safety measures. The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time. Physical and Environmental Demands include occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, frequent exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, constant work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, frequent bending, frequent lifting and carrying more than 100 pounds, occasional climbing, occasional crawling, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional driving, occasional kneeling, constant pushing/pulling, constant reaching, frequent sitting, frequent standing, frequent twisting, and frequent walking.

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