University of Mississippi Medical Center
CT Technologist
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi, United States, 39200
CT Technologist
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. Job Category: Allied Health Organization: CT-Techs Location/s: Main Campus Jackson Job Summary: 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. Education & Experience: 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, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of computerized tomography exam procedures. Verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills. Ability to explain exam procedures and alleviate patient anxiety. Responsibilities: Administers computerized tomography exams under a radiologist's request and supervision including tomographs, fluoroscopes, and radiographs. Greets patient and completes preliminary interview prior to exam. Sanitizes examination rooms and prepares rooms with supplies and equipment. Starts IV's for patients prior to scan. Explains exam procedures to the patient in order to educate the patient and relieve anxiety. Ensures 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: Requires 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. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more) Time Type: FLSA Designation/Job Exempt: No Pay Class: Hourly FTE %: 100 Work Shift: Benefits Eligibility: Grant Funded: Job Posting Date: 06/18/2025 Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):
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. Job Category: Allied Health Organization: CT-Techs Location/s: Main Campus Jackson Job Summary: 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. Education & Experience: 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, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of computerized tomography exam procedures. Verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills. Ability to explain exam procedures and alleviate patient anxiety. Responsibilities: Administers computerized tomography exams under a radiologist's request and supervision including tomographs, fluoroscopes, and radiographs. Greets patient and completes preliminary interview prior to exam. Sanitizes examination rooms and prepares rooms with supplies and equipment. Starts IV's for patients prior to scan. Explains exam procedures to the patient in order to educate the patient and relieve anxiety. Ensures 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: Requires 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. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more) Time Type: FLSA Designation/Job Exempt: No Pay Class: Hourly FTE %: 100 Work Shift: Benefits Eligibility: Grant Funded: Job Posting Date: 06/18/2025 Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):