RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST (PRN)

Jackson Parish Hospital•Jonesboro, LA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiologic Technologists work with radiologists to diagnose and treat patients using radiologic imaging. This role involves preparing the x-ray room, explaining procedures to patients, performing various diagnostic tests including x-ray, portable x-ray, and CT scans. The technologist must demonstrate knowledge of oxygen delivery methods and patient safety protocols. Responsibilities include managing, operating, cleaning, and troubleshooting all radiology equipment, administering radiology tests, understanding their purposes and potential side effects, and being knowledgeable about contrast agents and potential adverse reactions. The role also requires maintaining knowledge of departmental charting, ordering, documenting, and charging procedures, attending meetings and educational sessions, and participating in quality assurance and improvement processes. The technologist must be able to respond to emergency situations, provide critical care duties, and educate hospital staff and patients. Depending on the need, the role may also involve performing Ultrasounds, MRI, or Mammography exams. Adherence to hospital policies, procedures, safety plans, and regulatory standards is mandatory. The position requires regular attendance, timeliness, and adherence to the dress code. Additional duties may be assigned by the radiology department manager, including working overtime or changing shifts as needed.

Requirements

Graduate of AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology
National Board for Radiology Technology Credentialed- ARRT
Associate or Bachelor’s Degree
Must have a current license with the Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners
Current BLS certification required
Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to work alone or with minimal supervision.
Professional/Courteous rapport with patients, families, co-workers, physicians and visitors.
Ability to work under and handle stress in an appropriate manner.
Ability to work long hours between breaks and meals may be required.
Ability to lift up to and move minimum of 100 lbs.
Basic Computer skills
Ability to operate and troubleshoot all radiology department equipment, including, but not limited to: Diagnostic Imaging, CT, Ultrasound, Mammography, Bone Density, MRI Med Rad, Omni Cell, Oxygen cylinders and regulators, and a variety of supplies, extensions, and connectors associated with each of the machinery mentioned. Also, nursing call system, telephone, fax machine, copy machine, computer, and printer.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in multiple disciplines of Radiologic Technology preferred
ACLS and PALS preferred.
Membership, American Society Radiologic Technologist preferred
Must have RVT (Registered Vascular Tech) certification if performing vascular ultrasound or another RVT must be present at time vascular ultrasound is performed.
Additional languages preferred.

Responsibilities

Determine patients x-ray needs by reading request from physician; Make exposures necessary for the requested procedure.
Prepare x-ray room prior to patient arrival; Explain procedures to patients prior to being performed.
Perform all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
Treat patients and their families with respect and dignity.
Coordinate and direct patient care to ensure patient’s needs are met and that hospital and department policies are followed.
Manage, operate, clean, inspect, test, troubleshoot, complete required QC, and operate all radiology equipment safely, correctly, and effectively.
Administer radiology tests, understand the purpose of each and the possible side effects associated with each, along with contraindications.
Assess for adverse reactions to radiology contrast.
Maintain knowledge of radiology department computerized and manual charting, ordering, documenting, and charging of all radiology services and procedures.
Attend department meetings and educational in-services to maintain professional competency.
Obtain appropriate hospital-specific education and training when necessary.
Participate in department data collection and quality assurance to ensure quality patient care and safety.
Participate in radiology/CT updates, internal and external quality control, proficiency testing, and performance improvement processes.
Respond to all emergency situations within the facility and provide critical care duties or procedures required for treatment, CPR, and portable imaging and monitoring.
Educate hospital staff when necessary.
Educate patients, families, and significant others based on identified learning needs and evaluate effectiveness of learning.
May perform Ultrasounds, MRI, or Mammography exams at request of physician if applicable.
Adhere to all Jackson Parish Hospital policies, procedures, safety plans, and all standards imposed by regulatory organizations.
Assist other techs as needed.
Perform all/any additional duties as assigned by the radiology department manager, including working over as needed or change of shift hours as determined necessary by the radiology department manager.