Diagnostic Chief tech II

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital • Lake Charles, LA

3d

About The Position

The Diagnostic Chief tech II works in collaboration with the physician within the scope of practice guidelines agreed upon by the collaborating parties. Provide evaluation and treatment of new patients, follow-up patients and postoperative patients in the clinical setting. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Radiology Director. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Evaluation and treatment of new patients, follow-up patients, and postoperative patients in the clinical setting. Document detailed information in PACS and EPIC. Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of required job information. Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard. Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally. Strong interpersonal skills. Perform diagnostic and fluoroscopic procedures. Evaluation and treatment of new patients in the outpatient and inpatient setting. Coordinate care in the inpatient setting with the appropriate parties. Referring patients as appropriate. Function as a Rad tech in department and surgery. The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description. EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE High School Diploma/GED required Must have a degree in accredited Rad tech program or graduate of an approved Physician Assistant Training Program required Current license as a Radiologic Technologist in State of Louisiana required Current BlS certification required. Minimum 1 year experience in evaluating and treating patients in a Physician office setting preferred but not required. Previous experience working in certain specialty areas may be desirable. Computer literacy Physical Demands/Work Environment Work requires a variety of physical activities, including moving about within and outside of all hospital properties for long periods of time. Must be able to exchange accurate information with patient, family, peers and medical personnel. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Must have a degree in accredited Rad tech program or graduate of an approved Physician Assistant Training Program required
• Current license as a Radiologic Technologist in State of Louisiana required
• Current BlS certification required.
• Computer literacy
• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of required job information.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 1 year experience in evaluating and treating patients in a Physician office setting preferred but not required.
• Previous experience working in certain specialty areas may be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Evaluation and treatment of new patients, follow-up patients, and postoperative patients in the clinical setting.
• Document detailed information in PACS and EPIC.
• Perform diagnostic and fluoroscopic procedures.
• Evaluation and treatment of new patients in the outpatient and inpatient setting.
• Coordinate care in the inpatient setting with the appropriate parties.
• Referring patients as appropriate.
• Function as a Rad tech in department and surgery.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED