X-ray Technologist

LCMC Health•New Orleans, LA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiologic Technologist provides clinical services according to radiology practice standards to ensure optimal department functions. This role involves demonstrating skills and knowledge in the use of all x-ray equipment and performance of all x-ray protocols and procedures. The technologist must demonstrate technical proficiency in producing high-quality exams within the appropriate length of time for each procedure. The position also involves administering sound patient care practices, communicating effectively with patients to obtain clinical history, explaining procedures to patients and families, recognizing and resolving clinical or emergent problems, and responding to critical test findings. Additionally, the role requires acquiring and evaluating patient lab values when applicable, maintaining equipment and work areas, troubleshooting malfunctions, and managing supply levels. Quality control checks, sterile technique, aseptic practices, and adherence to body substance isolation policies are crucial. The technologist will also complete ancillary tasks such as accurately recording information on requisitions, performing clerical duties, and inputting/verifying data in PACS/RADIANT.

Requirements

Associates degree from an accredited institution or two-year certification program in accredited Radiologic Technology or equivalent (including training from United States Armed Forces).
American Heart Association Basic Life Support-BLS
Active License or temporary permit issued by the Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners (LSRTBE)
Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT(R)

Responsibilities

Provides clinical services according to radiology practice standards.
Demonstrates skills and knowledge in use of all x-ray equipment and performance of all x-ray protocols and procedures.
Demonstrates technical proficiency in producing high quality exams within the appropriate length of time for procedure.
Administers sound patient care practices according to department and hospital policies.
Communicates effectively with patient to obtain clinical history/informed consent.
Explains procedure to patients/families and answers any questions.
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 to make sure 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 physical and mechanical hazards.
Troubleshoots malfunctions, 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.
Cleans and disinfects equipment and maintains supply of linen in the room.
Maintains quality control checks in accordance with policy requirements.
Participates in department QC and PI programs, 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 film badge while on duty, follows departmental policy for badge results.
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.