Radiologic Technologist

SouthStar; Rayne (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Care Partners is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform standard x-ray examinations, ensure safety, and assist providers in procedures. The ideal candidate will be energetic, eager to learn, and passionate about patient care.

Responsibilities include performing blood draws, vital signs, inputting histories, and vaccines, along with maintaining equipment and rooms and using CR/DR systems.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program.
• Current state Radiologic Technologist licensure, BLS for Healthcare Providers, and ARRT certification.
• Prior Radiologic Technologist experience preferred; new graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Follow prescribed safety standards in operating radiologic equipment.
• Position patients and equipment to obtain diagnostic images.
• Apply shielding protocols to protect patients.
• Prepare patients, take vital signs and histories, provide basic treatment as applicable.
• Perform blood draws and administer injections and vaccines.
• Prepare exam/treatment rooms and maintain supplies and equipment.

Skills

Patient care

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of accredited Radiologic Technology Program

Tools

CR/DR systems

Job description

The Radiologic Technologist prepares for and performs standard x-ray examinations utilizing x-ray equipment, while using proper technique and positioning per provider orders. The ideal Rad Tech is energetic, eager to learn, has a positive attitude and above all else, has a passion for patient care! The Rad Tech will also be responsible for performing blood draws, taking vital signs, inputting medical histories, administering medication injections and vaccines as well as assisting providers in medical procedures.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Follow prescribed safety standards in operating all required radiologic equipment
• Experience with positioning patients and x-ray equipment to achieve desired diagnostic image
• Knowledge and experience with appropriate shielding protocols
• Prepare patients for examination, taking vital signs and history, and provides treatment as applicable
• Performs blood draws and administers medication injections and vaccines.
• Prepares exam/treatment rooms; select, setup, sterilize, and maintain medical supplies and equipment for procedures
• Select length and intensity of radiation exposure on individual patient basis or to specification of examination
• Use of CR and DR systems
• Examine images for properties such as density, contrast, definition, magnification, and distortion
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program required
• Certification/License: Current state Radiologic Technologist licensure.Current BLS for Healthcare Providers required. ARRT certification required.
• Experience: Prior Radiologic Technologist experience (preferred), however new graduates are encouraged to apply

Community Care Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).