Radiologic Technologist

LCMC Health•New Orleans, LA

88d•Onsite

About The Position

At LCMC Health, we support our employees in their calling by providing the resources they need to excel. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment with diverse benefits tailored to our unique workforce. LCMC Health is dedicated to serving the New Orleans community through community health services and accessible medical innovations, promoting a culture of wellness. We believe in making an authentic impact, encouraging employees to go the extra mile in their personal lives, with their teams, and within the community. This role is more than a job; it's an opportunity to be part of an organization that values giving a little something extra. This job description outlines the general nature and level of work for this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to modify responsibilities to meet organizational needs.

Requirements

Current certificate in Basic Life Support from American Heart Association.
Current active Radiology Technician License from the Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners.
Eligible for Radiology Certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist.

Nice To Haves

Appropriate Clinical Training in a Radiologic Technologist program.
Healthcare experience as a radiology tech is preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates a satisfactory working knowledge of PACS and reviews scans with Radiologists as needed, focusing on important anatomic detail and areas of abnormalities.
Confirms patient identity, body part, and body side for every patient before the procedure.
Administers sound patient care practices according to department and hospital policies to ensure patient safety.
Communicates effectively with patients to obtain clinical history/informed consent from the patient or patient's chart to assist the physician in optimizing the performance and interpretation of the examination.
Explains procedures to patients/families and answers questions to ease anxiety and ensure patient cooperation.
Demonstrates the ability to recognize clinical and/or emergent problems that may interfere with exams and takes appropriate action to resolve them and produce the most desirable outcome.
Responds and follows up on critical test findings.
Acquires and evaluates patient lab values (BUN, CR, pregnancy, glucose) when applicable to ensure they are within normal limits.
Maintains equipment, exam rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition to ensure the safety of patients and employees.
Checks and inspects the suite, equipment, and accessories daily for physical and mechanical hazards.
Troubleshoots malfunctions and immediately reports dangerous conditions to the appropriate person.
Maintains work area in a clean, orderly fashion.
Checks stock supply levels, maintains supplies at par level, and demonstrates effort in supply maintenance and utilization.
Cleans and disinfects equipment and maintains a supply of linen in the room.
Maintains quality control checks in accordance with policy requirements.
Participates in department QC and PI programs and follows up on all deficiencies.
Maintains proper sterile technique for procedures.
Practices aseptic techniques and always washes hands before and after each patient contact.
Strictly adheres to the hospital policy on body substance isolation.
Always wears a film badge while on duty and follows departmental policy for badge results.
Completes ancillary tasks to ensure efficient and consistent departmental operations.
Consistently, accurately, and legibly records the required information on the requisition.
Performs other routine clerical duties as assigned.
Inputs and verifies all data in PACS/RADIANT.