OR Radiology Technologist

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Deliver healthcare with heart

Lagniappe in care

One-of-a-kind care

Job summary

LCMC Health is seeking a Radiologic Technologist in New Orleans to perform high-quality radiographic exams while delivering compassionate patient care. You will operate X-ray equipment, verify images, and collaborate with radiologists to ensure accurate interpretations.

The role requires ARRT and CPR certification and a valid Louisiana radiology license with 3–5 years of radiology experience preferred. You’ll work within a supportive team focused on safety, quality, and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• ARRT certification and CPR required; LA radiology license required.
• Three to five years radiology experience preferred.
• Proficient with X-ray equipment, safety protocols and image quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate technical skills with all X-ray equipment and produce high quality exams.
• Explain procedures to patients and families, ease anxiety and address concerns.
• Recognize clinical or emergent problems and take appropriate action.
• Evaluate findings and review anatomy with radiologists when needed.
• Maintain supply levels and keep equipment clean; report malfunctions.
• Input and verify data in PACS/RADIANT and ensure data integrity.
• Maintain a safe environment and adhere to quality control checks.
• Ensure continuity of care and clear communication for an exceptional patient experience.
• Collaborate with the team and assist others as needed.

Skills

ARRT certification

CPR certification

Louisiana license

X-ray imaging

Patient care

Education

Louisiana Radiology Technologist license

Tools

PACS/RADIANT

Job description

About

Your job is more than a job. As a Radiologic Technologist, you help unlock the mystery of what’s causing a patient pain or discomfort with some of the most amazing technology that lets you actually see inside the human body. So, we think Rad Techs are, well simply, rad ! You knew from the get-go that you had a rare ability to navigate in the “tech” meets “touch” world of patient care. You understand the science of imaging and the art of empathy. You can’t separate your big heart from your big skills. That’s what we love about you. Your experiences, your knowledge, your skills, your empathy, your compassion, your personality, all of it adds up to you. And we’re excited to get to know you and find out what you’ll bring to this ever-evolving diagnostic imaging role.

Your Everyday

• Demonstrate technical skills and knowledge in use of all X‑ray equipment, protocols, procedures and producing high quality exams.
• Explain procedure to patients/families and answer questions, ease anxiety, and address concerns.
• Recognize clinical and/or emergent problems that may interfere with exams and take appropriate action for a positive outcome.
• Evaluate critical test findings and review anatomic details and abnormalities on scans with radiologists if needed.
• Maintains supply levels.
• Clean and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, immediately report dangerous conditions to the appropriate person.
• Input and verify all data in PACS/RADIANT.
• Maintain and advocate a safe environment for everyone and follow all quality control checks.
• Ensure continuity of care, efficient throughput, consistent communications, and an exceptional experience for every patient.
• Contribute to the team by assisting others without being asked.

The Must‑Haves

• Minimum: ARRT and CPR certification. State of Louisiana Radiology Technologist license.
• Preferred: Three to five years radiology experience.

WORK SHIFT

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.

About East Jefferson General Hospital

East Jefferson General Hospital, a landmark of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for health, wellness, and one‑of‑a‑kind care in East Jefferson Parish for over 50 years. And we’re only beginning to realize our greatest potential. East Jefferson General Hospital and our legacy, our future, and our national recognition as a Nurse Magnet Hospital.

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.

Equal Opportunity and Non‑Discrimination 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.

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