Multi-Modality CT/X-ray. Sign on Bonus! 3 12's

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

Job summary

LCMC Health in New Orleans is seeking a Multi-Modality Imaging Technologist responsible for providing clinical services and ensuring optimal departmental functions. The ideal candidate will demonstrate skills in using various radiographic equipment while ensuring compliance with hospital policies.

This role requires a minimum of one year of experience as a registered technologist and proficiency in CT or MRI technology. The position includes maintaining equipment and delivering quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a registered technologist.
• 1 year of CT or MRI technology experience required.

Responsibilities

• Administer sound patient care practices according to hospital policies.
• Ensure maintenance of equipment and exam rooms.
• Perform quality control checks according to policy requirements.

Skills

Quality radiographic exams

Patient care practices

Communication with patients

Troubleshooting equipment

Education

Associates Degree in Radiologic Technology or equivalent

Tools

EMR (EPIC)

PACS/RIS

Job description

Your job is more than a job.

The Multi-Modality Imaging Technologist provides clinical services according to radiology practice standards to ensure optimal departmental functions. Demonstrates and implements skills and knowledge in using all radiographic and/or CT/MR equipment, following all related protocols and procedures. Engages in producing high quality imaging exams/images within the appropriate length of time for required radiologic procedure. Maintains compliance with hospital policies and procedures.

General Duties

Quality

• Confirms patient's identity, body part and body side for every patient prior to the imaging procedure.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of radiology equipment and procedures and engages in producing quality radiographic exams.
• If needed, reviews exams with the radiologists as to important anatomic detail and areas of abnormalities.

Patient Care And Safety

• Administers sound patient care practices according to department and hospital policies.
• Communicates with patients to obtain clinical history/informed consent from patient or patient’s chart to assist in optimizing the performance and interpretation of the examination.
• Explains procedure to patients/families and answers any questions to ease anxiety and assure patient cooperation.
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize clinical and/or emergent problems that may interfere with exams and take appropriate action to resolve them and produce the most desirable outcome.
• Acquires and evaluates patient lab values to ensure they are within acceptable limits when applicable. Responds and follows up on critical test findings.

Safety

• Maintains equipment, exam rooms and work areas in a neat, clean and safe condition. Cleans and disinfects equipment maintains supply of linen in the room.
• Ensures safety of patients and employees. Checks and inspects the suite, equipment and accessories daily for physical and mechanical hazards.
• Troubleshoots malfunctions and reports dangerous conditions to the appropriate person.
• Checks stock supply levels and maintains supplies at par level and assists with supply maintenance and utilization.

Responsibility

• Maintains quality control checks in accordance with policy requirements.
• Participates in department QC and PI programs, follows up on all deficiencies.
• Maintains proper sterile or aseptic technique for procedures as indicated.
• Always washes hands before and after each patient contact.
• Adheres to the hospital policy on body substance isolation.

Performance

• Completes ancillary tasks to ensure efficient and consistent departmental operation.
• Inputs and verifies all data in EMR (EPIC) and PACS/RIS.
• Performs other routine clerical duties as assigned.

Experience Qualifications

• Required: 1 year of experience as a registered technologist.
• Required: 1 year of CT or MRI technology experience

Education Qualifications

• Required: Associates Degree from an accredited institution or 2-year certification program in Radiologic Technology (including training from United States Armed Forces).

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Required: Basic Life Support Health Care Provider
• Required: Limited Lab License (WJMC)
• Required: Two advanced modality registries required (MRI, CT, US, Mammography)

Work Shift

Weekends (United States of America)

Job Summary

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.