X-ray Technologist
Job Location:
New Orleans, LA - USA
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Job Summary
Your job is more than a job.
The Radiologic Technologist provides clinical services according to radiology practice standards to ensure optimal department functions: 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.
$10000 Sign on Bonus
M-F 6:30am-3pm.
Day to Day
Administers sound patient care practices according to department and hospital policies to ensure the safety of the patient:
Communicates effectively with patient to obtain clinical history/informed consent from patient or patients chart to assist the physician in optimizing the performance and interpretation of the examination.
Explains procedure to patients/families and answers any questions to ease anxiety and assure patient cooperation.
Demonstrates the ability to recognize clinical and/or emergent problems that may interfere with exams and take 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 to make sure they are within normal limits (BUN CR pregnancy glucose) when applicable.
Maintains equipment exam rooms and work areas in a neat and safe condition to ensure the safety of the patients and employees:
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 and displays an effort in supply maintenance and utilization.
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
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.
Must Haves
Education:
Associates degree from an accredited institution or two-year certification program in accredited Radiologic Technology or equivalent (including training from United States Armed Forces).
License/Certification:
Required:American Heart Association Basic Life Support-BLS
Required:Active License or temporary permit issued by the Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners (LSRTBE)
Required:Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT(R)
The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
WORK SHIFT:
Days (United States of America)LCMC Health is a community.
Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity originality equity inclusion and a little come on in attitude is the foundation of LCMC Healths culture of everyday extraordinary
About New Orleans East Hospital
New Orleans East Hospital vital to LCMC Healths incredible community of care has been New Orleans Easts and the surrounding communitys trusted healthcare leader since 2014 embodying our mission of not only superior care but healthcare with heart courtesy concern kindness and welcoming spirit for everyone. Learn more about New Orleans East Hospital and our Leapfrog Grade A Hospital Safety distinction.
Your extras
- Deliver healthcare with heart.
- Give people a reason to smile.
- Put a little love in your work.
- Be honest and real but with compassion.
- Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
- Forget one-size-fits-all think one-of-a-kind care.
- See opportunities not problems its all about perspective.
- Cheerlead ideas differences and each other.
- Love what makes you you - because we do
You are welcome here.
LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
Simple things make the difference.
1. To get started take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information.
2. To ensure quality care and service we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background.
3. To keep our career applications up-to-date applications are inactive after 6 months and therefore require a new application for employment to be completed.
4. To expedite the hiring process proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
LCMC Health is a New Orleans-based, non-profit health system on a mission: provide the best possible care and put a little more heart into healthcare.
