Multi-Modality Imaging Technologist-Lakeview Hospital

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health in New Orleans, LA seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform quality radiographic exams and ensure patient safety. The role requires 1 year of experience as a registered technologist and 1 year of CT or MRI experience, with an Associate's Degree in Radiologic Technology and current BLS certification.

Regional responsibilities include operating imaging equipment, coordinating with radiologists, and maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Confirms patient identity, body part and body side prior to imaging.
• Operates radiology equipment and assists radiologists in interpreting exams.
• Maintains patient safety and follows department/hospital policies during imaging.
• Inputs data into EMR/PACS and performs related clerical duties.
• Maintains equipment, rooms and supplies; cleans and disinfects as required.

Skills

Registered radiologic technologist

CT or MRI experience

Education

Associates Degree in Radiologic Technology

BLS Certification

Limited Lab License (WJMC)

Two advanced modality registries (MRI, CT, US, Mammography)

Job description

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).

Reporting Relationships

Does this position formally supervise employees? No

Functional Demands

Medium : Medium physical requirements- Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Physical Demands

• Sitting - Continuous (67-100% of day)
• Standing - Continuous (67-100% of day)
• Walking - Continuous (67-100% of day)
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Floor to waist level: 0-10lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Lifting Floor to waist level: 10-20lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Lifting Floor to waist level: 20-50lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Lifting Floor to waist level: 50-100lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Lifting Floor to waist level: 100+lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Lifting Waist level and above: 0-10lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Lifting Waist level and above: 10-20lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Lifting Waist level and above: 20-50lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Lifting Waist level and above: 50-100lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Lifting Waist level and above: 100+lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Carrying objects - Continuous (67-100% of day)
• Push/pull - Continuous (67-100% of day)
• Twisting - Continuous (67-100% of day)
• Bending - Continuous (67-100% of day)
• Reaching forward - Continuous (67-100% of day)
• Reaching overhead - Continuous (67-100% of day)
• Squat/kneel/crawl - Continuous (67-100% of day)
• Wrist position deviation - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Pinching/fine motor activities - Continuous (67-100% of day)
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Continuous (67-100% of day)
• Taste or smell - Continuous (67-100% of day)
• Talk or hear - Continuous (67-100% of day)

Work Shift

Days (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. Lakeview Hospital , the center of LCMC Health’s extraordinary community of care on the Northshore, provides the only Level II trauma center in St. Tammany Parish. Along with our signature healthcare and wellness services, we continuously adopt the latest treatments, technologies, and medical innovations to better serve our patients. Learn more about Lakeview Hospital and our nationally recognized standards of excellence for heart, stroke, orthopedic, and women’s care.

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. You are welcome here.

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.