Radiology Technologist (PRN)

Surgery Partners, Inc•Lafayette, LA

About The Position

This position involves interviewing patients to obtain medical history, informing them about safety procedures, and explaining diagnostic processes. The technologist must adhere to state, federal, and accrediting body standards for radiology. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness of equipment, proper handling of biohazardous materials, and ensuring patient and employee safety through competent use of all equipment and safety measures. This includes posting radiation safety signs, monitoring dosimeter badges, and documenting radiation exposure. The role requires positioning patients correctly for scans, providing clear instructions, and managing communication during procedures. Accurate data entry into the computer system, selection of appropriate protocols, and timely scanning are essential. The technologist must also safely transport equipment and patients, produce high-quality diagnostic images, and complete archiving responsibilities. Depending on competencies and certifications, the role may also involve performing duties as an X-ray, C-arm fluoroscopy, CT, or procedure technologist. Additionally, the position requires applying age-specific care concepts in interactions with patients and their families.

Requirements

Graduate of an AMA-approved program in Radiologic Technology.
Minimum of two (2) years as a technologist in a surgical setting.
Current CPR certification; registration through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or registry eligible and licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Radiologic Technologists.
Effective communication skills; both orally and written.
Computer skills needed.
Ability to work with others within a team to ensure quality patient care.
Strong critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

Interviews patients for the purpose of obtaining patient history and informing patients regarding patient safety, contrast media contraindications and patient procedures.
Demonstrates compliance with state, federal and accrediting body standard in radiology.
Demonstrates proper cleaning x-ray equipment and proper handling of biohazard materials.
Assures patient and employee safety through competency in the use of all equipment and safety equipment including, but not limited to, posting of the radiation safety signs, monitoring of dosimeter badges, proper documentation of radiation exposure according to policy and procedures.
Positions patients appropriately in the scanner; provides instructions related to breathing, communication, observation and length of sequences.
Enters required patient information accurately into the computer; selects appropriate protocol and scans patients in accordance with protocol within acceptable time frames; makes adjustments as necessary.
Transports equipment and patients in a safe manner to prevent injury to self, patients or employees and prevent damage to equipment.
Produces images in accordance with optimum imaging standards for radiologist interpretation. Completes archiving responsibilities on each patient.
Performs assigned responsibilities as X-ray, C-arm fluoroscopy, CT, and procedure technologist as necessary based on competencies and certifications.
Utilizes concepts of age/developmental stages in interactions with patients and families.