Radiologic Technologist /MRI

West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital • Sulphur, LA

1d

About The Position

General Function: Prescribes ionizing radiation for Radiologic examinations on patients while maintaining ALARA. Operates x-ray equipment, process images, prepares patient rooms, maintains supplies and medications, and completes all documentation. POSITION SPECIFICATIONS Educational Requirements: High school graduate. Two years of training in a School of Radiologic Technology in a hospital-based certificate program or a degree in a college. Must be registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology and/or Licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Radiologic Technology. Experience Requirements: Must be able to operate radiographic equipment within multiple medical environments (surgical, clinical, and emergent) in a safe and responsible manner. JOB RELATED HAZARDS Electrical hazards : Attends in-services to maintain currency in required knowledge and skills. Demonstrates knowledge and safety skills. Mechanical hazards 1. Attends in-services to maintain currency in required knowledge and skills. 2. Demonstrates knowledge and safety skills. 3. Demonstrates competency and proficiency with equipment in areas of duty. Infection hazards. 1. Attends in-services to maintain currency in required knowledge and skills. 2. Demonstrates knowledge and safety skills. 3. Practices aseptic technique, washes hands before and after each patient, observes isolation and infection control procedures. Sharps hazards. 1. Attends in-services to maintain currency in required knowledge and skills. 2. Demonstrates knowledge and safety skills. Lifting, stooping, bending, and standing for long periods hazards. 1. Attends in-services to maintain currency in required knowledge and skills. 2. Demonstrates knowledge and safety skill. Radiation hazards. 1. Attends in-services to maintain currency in required knowledge and skills. 2. Demonstrates knowledge and safety skills. 3. Routinely wears film badge, stores in appropriate area, follows up on cumulative doses. 4. Uses lead shielding or provides protective clothing for patients and public from any unnecessary radiation. Chemical hazards 1. Attends in-services to maintain currency in required knowledge and skills. 2. Demonstrates knowledge and safety skills.

Requirements

• High school graduate.
• Two years of training in a School of Radiologic Technology in a hospital-based certificate program or a degree in a college.
• Must be registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology and/or Licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Radiologic Technology.
• Must be able to operate radiographic equipment within multiple medical environments (surgical, clinical, and emergent) in a safe and responsible manner.
• Attends in-services to maintain currency in required knowledge and skills.
• Demonstrates knowledge and safety skills.
• Demonstrates competency and proficiency with equipment in areas of duty.
• Practices aseptic technique, washes hands before and after each patient, observes isolation and infection control procedures.
• Routinely wears film badge, stores in appropriate area, follows up on cumulative doses.
• Uses lead shielding or provides protective clothing for patients and public from any unnecessary radiation.

Responsibilities

• Prescribes ionizing radiation for Radiologic examinations on patients while maintaining ALARA.
• Operates x-ray equipment
• Process images
• Prepares patient rooms
• Maintains supplies and medications
• Completes all documentation

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees