Radiologic Technologist - Covington

LCMC Health•New Orleans, LA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

At LCMC Health, we help you lean into your calling by providing the resources you need to thrive and grow. We are committed to inclusion and offer diverse benefits to our unique workforce. LCMC Health is dedicated to serving the New Orleans community by offering community health services and making medical innovations accessible, fostering a culture of wellness. We believe in making an authentic impact and encourage our employees to give a little extra every day.

Requirements

Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (CPR, BLS) - American Heart Association
Radiology Technician (ARRT) - Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board Of Examiners (LSRTBE)

Nice To Haves

Appropriate Clinical Training in a Radiologic Technologist program
Healthcare experience as a radiology technologist

Responsibilities

Demonstrates a satisfactory working knowledge of PACS and reviews scans with Radiologists as needed.
Confirms patient identity, body part, and body side for every patient prior to 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 to assist the physician.
Explains procedures to patients/families and answers questions to ease anxiety and assure cooperation.
Recognizes clinical and/or emergent problems that may interfere with exams and takes appropriate action.
Responds and follows up on critical test findings.
Acquires and evaluates patient lab values (BUN, CR, pregnancy, glucose) to ensure they are within normal limits when applicable.
Maintains equipment, exam rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition.
Checks and inspects the suite, equipment, and accessories daily for hazards.
Troubleshoots malfunctions and reports dangerous conditions immediately.
Maintains work area in a clean, orderly fashion.
Checks stock supply levels and maintains supplies at par level.
Cleans and disinfects equipment and maintains a supply of linen.
Maintains quality control checks in accordance with policy requirements.
Participates in department QC and PI programs and follows up on deficiencies.
Maintains proper sterile technique and practices aseptic techniques.
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.
Consistently, accurately, and legibly records required information on the requisition.
Performs other routine clerical duties as assigned.
Inputs and verifies all data in PACS/RADIANT.