Diagnostic Technologist
Department:Radiology
Full Time/PRN:Full Time
Job SummaryPerforms diagnostic radiography under indirect supervision; ensures accurate imaging, radiation safety, patient preparation, and departmental support.
Minimum Qualifications• Completion of AMA‑approved radiology program.
• MS Medical Radiation Technologist license.
• ARRT registered or registry‑eligible.
• CPR/BLS certification; valid driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications• Experience in hospital or outpatient imaging preferred.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities• Perform radiographic exams; verify orders and patient ID.
• Maintain equipment and supplies; transport patients.
• Assist radiologists; evaluate image quality.
• Adhere to radiation and infection control.
• Train students and new staff; participate in QI.
Physical Requirements• Walk and work on varied terrain and in confined spaces.
• Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull 75–100 lbs with or without assistance.
• Repeated transfers of patients and heavy equipment.
• Maintain stamina for prolonged standing, kneeling, twisting, and awkward postures.
• Fine‑motor control for emergency/diagnostic devices; adequate vision and hearing.
All candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position. The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that reasonable accommodations be made for qualified individuals to help perform the essential functions of the position.
South Central Regional Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.
Skills Required
- Completion of AMA-approved radiology program
- MS Medical Radiation Technologist license
- ARRT registered or registry-eligible
- CPR/BLS certification
- Valid driver's license
What We Do
South Central Regional Medical Center is a 285-bed, public not-for-profit hospital located in Laurel, MS founded in 1952. The hospital primarily serves a 4-county area: Jones County, Jasper County, Wayne County and Smith County. The primary focus of the South Central Regional Medical Center Health System is to provide excellent healthcare services to the residents of South Central Mississippi and to improve the quality of life in the region. With more than 80 physicians on staff representing 28 medical specialties, South Central continues to meet the healthcare needs of a growing region. With over 2,100 employees throughout the health system, the highly skilled healthcare professionals work with cutting-edge technologies and offer the most modern diagnostic and treatment options.
