Radiologic Tech - PRN

Kindred Healthcare•Cleveland, MS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Radiologic Tech - PRN Start your next chapter at Bolivar Medical Center, a 164-bed hospital serving Cleveland, MS, and part of the ScionHealth community hospital network. Bolivar Medical Center is a Joint Commission accredited hospital that provides inpatient, outpatient, and emergency department services and also offers a long-term care unit. At Bolivar, you will deliver vital care in a community setting with the backing of a highly regarded hospital system committed to quality, safety, and local impact. Job Summary The Radiologic Technologist performs diagnostic imaging procedures to support accurate and timely patient diagnosis and treatment. This role is responsible for safely positioning patients, selecting appropriate technical factors, and producing high-quality images in accordance with physician orders, established protocols, and regulatory standards. The Radiologic Technologist applies professional judgment to ensure image quality, patient safety, and comfort, while adhering to radiation safety principles and quality control requirements. The position works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other clinical staff to deliver high-quality patient care in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Requirements

Postsecondary (Cert/Diploma/Program Grad) graduate of an accredited program of medical radiography (required)
Licensed Radiologic Technologist in the state of practice Upon Hire (required)
ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Upon Hire (required)
BCLS required
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work with minimal supervision
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action

Nice To Haves

1+ years radiologic tech experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

Reviews patient history and physician’s orders
Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient’s understanding and cooperation
When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice
Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate
Prepares equipment and supplies
Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters
Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment
Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or report equipment malfunctions as necessary
Positions patient and performs imaging procedures
Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results
Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure
Enters, transmits and reports scan results
Other duties as assigned