IR Lead Technologist

LCMC Health; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Metairie, Louisiana, seeks a Radiology Technician to produce high-quality medical images and ensure patient safety. Candidates need at least three years of experience and must possess a Radiology Tech certification. You will assist with procedures, lead team assignments, and ensure all documentation is completed accurately. Join a dynamic team committed to excellent patient care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in X-ray or radiology procedures required.
• Knowledge of sterile technique applications is essential.
• Excellent documentation skills for patient care and charges.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality images and calibrate equipment as needed.
• Assist physicians with contrast media procedures effectively.
• Lead team assignments to ensure efficient workflow.

Skills

Image production

Calibration testing

Radiation protection

Patient transport

Documentation

Leadership

Education

Radiology Tech Certification

Associate's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Radiology equipment

Job description

Radiology Technician

Your job is more than a job.

General Duties

• Produces Images of Desired Quality:
• Accomplishes all positions that are related to each procedure and applies immobilization devices for patient comfort.
• Selects proper technique factor and produces images of desired quality.
• Performs calibration test to satisfy density factors and to meet correct specifications prior to utilization.
• Performs proper warming up procedures in a manner that will not result in damage to equipment.
• Understands Radiation Protection and applies daily in a manner that eliminates excessive radiation to the patient and other individuals in the room.
• 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.
• Transports patients as necessary and transfers patients' to the table.
• Assists in the use of a variety of equipment or procedures not routinely taught.
• Assists and evaluates students and support personnel in their activities to ensure proper care is provided without deficiencies in the film quality and/or complaints.
• Seeks additional information as needed and makes suggestions to improve the established manual.
• Seeks assistance for complex or non-routine learning needs from 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.
• Documents in a timely fashion all pertinent information relative to the patient's care and charges accordingly.
• Maintains all Hospital Equipment utilized:
• Inspects, maintains, cleans all equipment on a daily basis in a manner that will not cause damage or excessive wear.
• Ensures that all equipment is properly secured which will not produce loss or damage while not in use.
• Ensures that the Director is informed of any situation that may produce staff, patient or physician complaint.
• Lead Duties:
• Provides daily assignment of Technologists in order to expedite workflow.
• Provides monthly call schedule to Director and Hospital operator.
• Provides instruction training to all new employees.
• Ensures that all on the job injuries are documented and forwarded via proper channels on the same day they occur.
• Works closely with the department’s Director to formulate protocols and charges on any new procedure.

Experience Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in X-ray, Cath Lab or radiology special procedures training required.

Education Qualifications

• Required: Two year Certification program in Radiology Tech
• Preferred: Associate's Degree

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider
  • Required
  • Issuer: American Heart Association
  • Licensure Specialty: Training Certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • Required
  • Issuer: American Heart Association
  • Licensure Specialty: Training Certification
• Radiography Certification
  • Required
  • Issuer: American Registry of Radiologic Technologist
  • Licensure Specialty: Certification
• Radiology Technician
  • Required
  • Issuer: Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners
  • Licensure Specialty: Licensure

Work Shift

Days (United States of America)

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.