Radiologic Technologist

Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Job summary

Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic radiographic procedures, ensure image quality, and maintain radiation safety. You will explain procedures to patients, verify orders and patient identities, and collaborate with the Imaging Manager to support department goals.

The role requires ARRT certification, Louisiana state licensure, and BLS. You will work in a fast-paced imaging department with a focus on safety and quality, including standby

Qualifications

• ARRT registration in good standing.
• Louisiana state license to practice radiologic technology.
• Maintains BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and interprets physician orders for diagnostic x-ray procedures.
• Validates patient identification before performing procedures.
• Explains procedures and obtains patient medical history relevant to the exam.
• Verifies proper functioning and technical settings of imaging equipment and room.
• Ensures patient comfort and safety during procedures; adheres to radiation safety protocols.
• Performs waived and non-waived I-stat laboratory testing as required; manages specimen handling and QC.
• Critiques images for quality and participates in QA activities.
• Maintains professional rapport with department and facility staff; participates in standby calls as needed.

Skills

ARRT certified

LA State license

BLS certification

Tools

Imaging equipment

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance

Operating Room

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for following established procedures and protocols. Technologist performs diagnostic radiographic procedures to assist in the diagnosis of disease and injuries. The scope of the position includes explaining procedure to the patients, accurately operating all imaging equipment, demonstrating clinical and age specific competencies in performing all diagnostic procedures and selecting accurate technical factors for optimal image quality. Technologist is responsible for practicing radiation safety in the operations of radiation-emitting equipment. Technologist demonstrates the ability to review images for interpretation.

Reports To: Imaging Manager

Classification: Non-exempt

QUALIFICATIONS

Technologist must be registered and in good standing with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT). LA State license. Maintains BLS certification.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE

Category I exposure to bloodborne pathogens, frequent exposure to chemical hazards and may encounter radiation hazards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Reviews and interprets physician order for the diagnostic x-ray procedure accurately.
2. Validates all patient identification before performing any diagnostic x-ray procedure accurately.
3. Communicates with patient to obtain medical history and/or specific medical information that is pertinent to the procedure and/or patient’s well being during the procedure.
4. Validates proper working conditions and technical factors of all imaging equipment and procedure room.
5. Explains procedure to patient to facilitate patient cooperation and alleviate patient anxiety; ensures patient comfort and safety.
6. Assumes responsibility for patient care during the imaging procedure to include infection control.
7. Follows procedure protocols and policies and procedures in performing diagnostic x-ray procedures.
8. Demonstrates competence in collimation, patient positioning and radiation safety to reduce radiation exposure as much as possible.
9. Practices radiation safety for patients, family, visitors and self.
10. Performs duties of waived and specific non-waived I-stat laboratory testing to include pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytic phases of testing. This includes specimen collection and processing, instrument operating and quality controls, evaluation and documentation of test results and notification of physician of any critical results.
11. Critiques all images for image quality for interpretation.
12. Actively participates in the Quality Assurance program(s).
13. Consistently demonstrates the ability to recognize priorities and deals with them promptly.
14. Establishes and maintains a good rapport and cooperative working relationship with all members of the department and facility.
15. Demonstrates a willingness to learn new procedures and assist in other areas as needed.
16. Participates in standby call as needed to support the department/facility.
17. Comply with facility Standards of Behavior and complete all required education assignments within the designated timeline.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

1. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
2. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit, converse, and listen; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; and to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
3. The employee must be able to lift and/or carry over 20 pounds on a regular basis and be able to push/pull over 25 pounds on a regular basis.
4. The employee must be able to stand and/or walk at least five hours per day.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

1. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.