IR Lead Technologist

100 LCMC Health; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

100 LCMC Health is seeking a Vascular Xray Technologist Lead in Metairie, Louisiana. The role requires a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in X-ray or radiology, coupled with essential certifications like BLS and ACLS. You will produce high-quality images and assist in patient care, ensuring radiation safety.

Additionally, you will train staff, maintain all equipment, and document procedures meticulously. This position is crucial for enhancing the hospital's radiology services and ensuring patient safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in X-ray, Cath Lab, or radiology special procedures training.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider certification required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Produce images of desired quality using proper technique factors.
• Apply immobilization devices and demonstrate borders on all images.
• Document procedures in the case event log and maintain equipment.

Skills

Experience in X-ray

Radiation protection application

Patient care assistance

Equipment maintenance

Student training and evaluation

Education

Two-year certification program in Radiology Tech

Associate's degree

Job description

Vascular Xray Technologist Lead

Responsibilities

• Produce images of desired quality by selecting proper technique factors and ensuring proper calibration and warming up of equipment.
• Apply immobilization devices and demonstrate borders on all images, using collimation devices to eliminate excessive radiation.
• Understand and apply radiation protection to eliminate excessive radiation to patients and personnel.
• Assist in the delivery of care: arm syringe and injector for contrast media administration, identify injector malfunctions, and act in life‑threatening situations.
• Transport patients to the table and assist with any equipment or procedures not routinely taught.
• Assist, evaluate, and train students and support personnel to ensure proper care and film quality.
• Document procedures in the case event log, ensuring a complete record of supplies utilized and proper film identification per department policy.
• Maintain all hospital equipment: inspect, clean, secure equipment, and report any issues to the Director.
• Provide daily assignment of technologists to expedite workflow, create monthly call schedule, and report job‑site injuries on the day they occur.
• Work with the department’s Director to formulate protocols and charges for new procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in X‑ray, Cath Lab, or radiology special procedures training.
• Two‑year certification program in Radiology Tech preferred.
• Associate’s degree preferred.

Licenses & Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider, American Heart Association, required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association, required.
• Radiography Certification, American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, required.
• Radiology Technician certification, Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, required.
• Work Shift: Days (United States of America).

Legal & Equal Opportunity Statement

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.