Radiologic Technologist - Surgery

St. Tammany Parish Hospital • Covington, LA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the imaging of patients undergoing surgical procedures, working directly with the surgical team and/or physicians. This employee is responsible for the safe manipulation of radiographic equipment, positioning of patients, use of radiation protection devices, selection of technical factors necessary to produce optimum quality radiographs, the tracking of patient studies and PAS acquisition of the study performed. This employee may be asked to perform any other delegated tasks related to the proper function of the Diagnostic Radiology department.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited radiological technology program.
• Current A.R.R.T. license.
• LSRT license.
• 2 years of experience working in an outpatient surgical facility or inpatient hospital.
• Current BLS certification through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as but not limited to: Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross. The ILCOR course must include a manikin check off.
• Able to work flexible hours.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with patients of all types and ages.
• Must possess strong guest relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Imaging of patients undergoing surgical procedures.
• Working directly with the surgical team and/or physicians.
• Safe manipulation of radiographic equipment.
• Positioning of patients.
• Use of radiation protection devices.
• Selection of technical factors necessary to produce optimum quality radiographs.
• Tracking of patient studies and PAS acquisition of the study performed.
• Performing any other delegated tasks related to the proper function of the Diagnostic Radiology department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree