Interventional Radiologic Technologist - PRN

100 LCMC Health; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health in Louisiana seeks a certified Interventional Radiologic Technologist to deliver patient care during angiography procedures and assist with invasive studies. You will operate fluoroscopic and digital imaging equipment, apply radiation safety standards, and help prepare exam rooms.

The role requires 1 year experience in interventional radiology or catheterization labs, a Louisiana radiographer license, and ARRT registration, with responsibilities including patient positioning, image

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in interventional radiology or catheterization lab.
• Licensed Radiographer from Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners.
• Registered ARRT (R).

Responsibilities

• Assists with interventional radiology procedures and related invasive studies.
• Operates radiographic equipment and selects proper factors for imaging.
• Ensures radiation safety and ALARA adherence for patients and staff.
• Documents procedures and maintains clean, organized work areas.
• Supports quality assurance activities and equipment checks.

Skills

Interventional radiology

Special procedures

Catheterization lab

Basic Life Support

Education

Licensed Radiographer - Louisiana

ARRT Registered

Tools

PACS

Job description

Your job is more than a job. The Interventional Radiologic Technologist provides patient care in the course of diagnostic, therapeutic angiography procedures or special procedures. Assists other interventional providers or other colleagues with invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, which utilize advanced radiographic equipment. Responsible for the administration of ionizing radiation to patients for diagnostic and/or research purposes. Provides patient services and preforms radiographic procedures, including all aspects of fluoroscopic and digital imaging data acquisition and processing. Responsible for operating the support equipment, computers and z-ray emitting devices to ensure technical success of the procedures.

Why a Great Place to Work

you're more than your job. Everyone is. And that's what makes you great at your job—all the little extras you bring to work every day, the things that make you you. At LCMC Health we value those things about you, because we know that all those little extras add up to extraordinary. And we've built a culture that supports and celebrates the extraordinary. You'll see it when you come to work here, in the spirit of our places and the faces of our people. And every patient we heal, every family we comfort, every life we improve is the outcome of countless little extras adding up to an extraordinary result. Join LCMC Health, and you'll find that our everyday makes it easy to live your extraordinary.

GENERAL DUTIES

Promotes Quality:

• Ensures a safe environment for employees and patients.
• Participates in departmental performance improvement activities.
• Assists in the development of action plans to correct identified deficiencies.
• Provides ongoing technical quality assurance/improvement by routinely assessing team member imaging and addressing deficiencies.

Performs those duties involved with Interventional Radiology:

• Confirms patient identity, body part and body side for every patient prior to the procedure.
• Positions patients as determined for specific studies.
• Provides immobilization as required.
• Selects proper technical factors on an individual patient basis.
• Selects and operates equipment as directed.
• Processes and sends images to PACS.
• Provides radiation protection to patients and assistants in accordance with prescribed safety standards, e.g., ALARA.
• Assists in administering contrast media and with exams.
• Documents information according to established guidelines.
• Assists in the diagnosis of disease by consulting with appropriate practitioner.
• Responsible for designated work area (supplies, cleaning rooms).
• Assists in performing first aid when necessary.

Adheres to Policies and Procedures:

• Maintains patient safety at all times. Ensures compliance with all safety regulations for protection of patients, staff and visitors.
• Adheres to aseptic technique and requirements set by safety committee. Practices sterile technique and prevents cross contamination.
• Adheres to OSHA standards by donning required personal protective equipment (PPE) to maintain a safe working environment.
• Acquires and evaluates patient's lab values to ensure the values are within normal limits when applicable.

Manages equipment and supplies:

• Maintains inventory of supplies and orders as needed.
• 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 or mechanical hazards.
• Performs required daily equipment checks and troubleshoots equipment. Reports/escalates equipment malfunctions to the leader as needed to avoid and resolve equipment downtime.
• Cleans and disinfects equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1 year Interventional radiology, special procedures, catheterization lab Basic Life Support Health Care Provider Licensed Radiographer from Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners Registered 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: Variable Hours (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 Health's culture of everyday extraordinary Children's Hospital, at the heart of LCMC Health's incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for expert children's health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast. Learn more about Children's Hospital's 40+ specialties and our national ranking by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Children's Hospital.

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.

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.

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.

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.

About LCMC Health One-of-a-kind care comes from one-of-a-kind people. At LCMC Health, our people are the magic ingredient that makes our care so extra-extraordinary. We are compassionate, driven, and dedicated to bringing a little something extra to healthcare and to the people of New Orleans and beyond. If you're the kind of person who believes that our community deserves the best and that healthcare needs a little more heart, we want you to be a part of our family. From medical roles to administrative positions, every person on our team plays a part in our mission: to provide health, care, and education beyond extraordinary. Let’s make every day extraordinary, together.