Practice Manager Jobs in Brandon, MS (NOW HIRING)

Perform x-rays for diagnostic purposes. Follow established radiologic requirements and regulations to ensure patient care and safety.

Experience / Educational Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associate degree or higher preferred
• Graduate of a licensed Radiological Technology Program

Certification and Licensure:

• Current Mississippi Radiologic Technologist licensure required
• ARRT certification required

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Prepare patients for radiologic procedures. Escort patients to rooms, provide instructions and assist patients in positioning body parts to be radiographed. Explain procedures and observe patients to ensure patient care, safety, and comfort.
• Operate radiologic equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes.
• Position radiologic equipment and adjust controls to set exposure time and distance according to specs of examination.
• Take x-rays following established radiologic requirements and regulations to ensure patient care and safety.
• Use radiation safety measures and protection devices to ensure safety of patients and team members.
• Ensure radiologic equipment remains in working order. Report equipment malfunctions to Practice Manager or supervisor.
• Perform related administrative duties including completing necessary forms and importing images from different modalities.
• Retrieve radiologic orders from and input related data into the electronic medical record.
• Maintain adequate radiologic supplies.

Competencies:

• Knowledge of radiologic standards and requirements, such as, safety, cleanliness, and infection control regulations
• Knowledge of radiologic equipment uses and maintenance
• Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly
• Communication – Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Computer Skills – Proficient ability to use a computer and electronic medical record
• Confidentiality – Maintain patient, team member and employer confidentiality. Comply with all HIPAA regulations
• Customer Service – Friendly and helpful to patients and others
• Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task
• Flexibility – Ability to adapt easily to changing conditions and work responsibilities
• Positivity – Display a positive attitude and is a positive agent for change
• Teamwork – Work as part of a team and collaborate with co-workers
• Work Under Pressure – Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations
• Accountability – Accepts responsibility for actions and results

Work Environment:

• Environmentally controlled medical office environment
• Fast paced environment with occasional high pressure or emergent situations
• Exposure to radiation which is minimized using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Possible exposure to bodily fluids, infectious specimens, communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation
• Frequent interaction with a diverse population

Physical Demands:

• Frequent standing, walking, grasping, carrying, reaching, bending, stooping, and speaking
• Occasional sitting
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds, with assistance if needed
• May need to lift or turn patients who are disabled, with assistance if needed
• Frequent use of computer, keyboard, copy and fax machine and phone

Behaviors:

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Works well as a member of a group

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Associates or better.

Radiologic Technologist

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