Radiologic Technologist - Fondren

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective 
The Radiologic Technologist produces patient x-rays and reports results to our physician team, ensuring that the procedure produces quality images for the physician to make an accurate diagnosis. The Radiologic Technologist may assist with coordinating outpatient appointments, makes patients who come in for procedures to feel as comfortable as possible, and conducts patient imaging procedures.

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Utilize all radiographic equipment to perform x-ray procedures, including (but not limited to) surgical and portable equipment
2. Assist with taking patient phone calls to answer technical questions, schedule appointments and offer pre-procedure advice
3. Develop a daily priority list that allows all scheduled procedures to be completed
4. Monitor all radiographic supplies and submit purchasing requests to maintain proper supply levels
5. Review for quality and report x-ray results to our physician team
6. Establish and maintain constructive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, managers, physicians, patients, and any other individuals that may be encountered during the course of conducting business
7. Other duties may be assigned as needed

Competencies

1. Organizational Skills.
2. Time Management.
3. Relationship Management.
4. Ethical Conduct.
5. Technical Capacity.
6. Communication Proficiency.

Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This is largely a sedentary role; however, some patient positioning and position manipulation is required. Additionally, this role will also be responsible for some filing.  This will require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending or standing on a stool as necessary.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.  However, occasional coverage to satellite offices may be required.

Required Education and Experience

1. Associate’s degree in Radiology required (Bachelor’s degree preferred)
2. Must possess valid ARRT MR certification
3. Must possess a valid and current state license
4. 2 years’ experience in a clinical care setting
5. Must be able to lift or move 50 pounds without assistance

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.