Cath Lab Technologist Senior

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Community-driven culture

Opportunities for professional growth

Commitment to inclusivity

Job summary

A healthcare organization in New Orleans is seeking a Senior Vascular Xray Technologist to perform technical procedures involving ionizing radiation. The role involves assisting physicians, ensuring patient comfort, and maintaining high standards of documentation and equipment maintenance. Candidates must possess advanced certifications, including a Radiologic Technologist license and Vascular Interventional Radiology Certification. This position prides itself on providing compassionate care within a dynamic healthcare team.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in X-ray, Cath Lab, or radiology special procedures training.
• Ability to apply critical thinking and independent judgment.
• Maintains and inspects hospital equipment utilized.

Responsibilities

• Produces images of desired quality with minimal error.
• Assists physicians in delivering care and contrast media.
• Documents procedures accurately and in a timely manner.
• Cleans and maintains all equipment to prevent damage.

Skills

Technical procedures

Ionizing radiation application

Patient care

Documentation skills

Radiation protection

Education

Radiologic Technologist license

Vascular Interventional Radiology Certification

BLS certification

Job description

Overview

Your job is more than a job. Vascular Xray Technologist Senior performs those duties directly involved with a variety of technical procedures. This includes applying ionizing radiation or other forms of energy, following sterile technique to scrub into procedures, and the ability to document relevant case information in the case log. This position requires advanced certification consistent with independent judgment and use of critical thinking skills, and with ingenuity and initiative essential to successful completion of the procedure and satisfaction of the physician. The technologist recognizes and respects the uniqueness of each patient and co-worker and functions as a caring, contributing and considerate member of the health care team.

General Duties

• Produces Images Of Desired Quality — Accomplishes all positions that are related to each procedure without error and applies immobilization devices for patient comfort. Selects proper technique factor and produces images of desired quality. Responsible for processing film, producing no artifacts that will cause deficiencies in the results. Produces subtraction print and/or film duplication upon request, without error in a timely manner. Ensures that all film and records pertaining to the procedure are transferred to the archival system within (1) hour upon completion of exam. Performs calibration test to satisfy density factors and to meet correct specifications prior to utilization that guarantees no discrepancies in the results. Performs proper warming up procedures in a manner that will not result in damage to equipment. Understands and applies Radiation Protection procedures daily to eliminate excessive radiation to the patient and other individuals in the room. Responsible for individual radiation exposure not exceeding standards set by the National Committee on Radiation. Demonstrates borders on all images and uses collimation devices to eliminate excessive radiation.
• Assists in delivery of care and accepts responsibility of authority — Arms the syringe and assists the physician in the delivery of contrast media without error. Arms the injector for delivery of contrast media, has a general knowledge of the injector, and is able to identify malfunctions and corrective action. Recognizes life threatening situations and acts accordingly to assist members of the health care team. Questions all female patients of child-bearing years for possibility of pregnancy. Transports patients as necessary and transfers patients to the table without patient complaint. Assists in the use of a variety of equipment or procedures not routinely taught. Accepts Lead Tech responsibility in their absence and performs in a manner that will not produce any complaints. Assists and evaluates students and support personnel in their activities to insure proper care is provided without deficiencies in the film quality and/or complaints. Attends in-service lectures and reads routine or professional literature such as bulletin boards daily, journals periodically and seeks resources as necessary; and request and attends appropriate out-of-house educational offerings as they pertain to the position. Seeks additional information as needed and makes suggestions to improve the established manual. Seeks assistance for complex or non-routine learning needs from the Lead Tech or appropriate authority. Participates in sterile technique presentations and applies daily.
• Proper Documentation Of Records And Charges — Appropriately documents the procedure in the case event log ensuring appropriate chronology of events and a complete record of all supplies utilized. Ensures all films are properly identified in accordance with the department policy without error producing no complaints. Status as "IN PROCESS" exams performed prior to or within five minutes of ordering exam. Provides adequate information on the exam request without error. Documents in a timely fashion all pertinent information relative to the patient\u2019s care and charges accordingly.
• Maintains All Hospital Equipment Utilized — Inspects, maintains, and cleans all equipment on a daily basis in a manner that will not cause damage or excessive wear; and removes damaged equipment and reports same to appropriate personnel for corrective action. Ensures that all equipment is properly secured which will not produce loss or damage while not in use. Accepts special projects and accomplishes each assignment without error within the specified time as directed. Notifies Lead Tech of presence in the department and informs the Director of any situation that may produce staff, patient, or physician complaint prior to the complaint being received, and ensures the Director has all the facts and circumstances on any issue that may result in a complaint.
• Experience Qualifications — 2 years of experience X-ray, Cath Lab, or radiology special procedures training

Licenses and Certifications

• Radiologic Technologist license by the Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners (LSRT)
• Vascular Interventional Radiology Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (VI) (CV)
• American Heart Association, BLS

Work Shift

Days (United States of America)

About LCMC Health and Our Culture

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 Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary.

Our Partners

Touro, at the forefront of medical excellence within LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been regionally recognized for 165 years as one of New Orleans\' most enduring healthcare monuments. It\u2019s where babies come from and New Orleanians are cared for. Learn more about Touro 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 – it’s 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.

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