Interventional Radiology Technologist: Precision Procedures

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health in New Orleans, LA, seeks an Interventional Radiologic Technologist to provide patient care during diagnostic and therapeutic angiography procedures. You will assist interventional providers with invasive procedures and operate fluoroscopic and digital imaging equipment, ensuring ALARA safety and image quality.

Responsibilities include patient positioning, contrast administration assistance, image processing, PACS submission, and maintaining a safe, clean workspace.

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.

Responsibilities

• Promotes Quality: Ensures a safe environment for employees and patients.
• Assists in departmental performance improvement activities and action plans to correct deficiencies.
• Performs Interventional Radiology duties: confirms patient identity, positions patients and immobilizes as required.
• Selects proper technical factors on an individual patient basis and operates equipment as directed.
• Processes and sends images to PACS.
• Provides radiation protection to patients and assistants in accordance with ALARA.
• Assists in administering contrast media and with exams.
• Documents information per established guidelines.
• Assists in diagnosing disease by consulting with appropriate practitioner.
• Manages designated work area (supplies, cleaning rooms).
• Performs daily equipment checks and reports malfunctions; cleans and disinfects equipment.

Skills

Interventional radiology

BLS (Health Care Provider)

LS Radiologic Technologist License

ARRT Registry (R)

Job description

LCMC Health in New Orleans, LA, seeks an Interventional Radiologic Technologist to provide patient care during diagnostic and therapeutic angiography procedures. You will assist interventional providers with invasive procedures and operate fluoroscopic and digital imaging equipment, ensuring ALARA safety and image quality.

Responsibilities include patient positioning, contrast administration assistance, image processing, PACS submission, and maintaining a safe, clean workspace.