Radiologic Technologist

Community Care Partners; Vidalia (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Community Care Partners in Louisiana is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform standard x-ray examinations, ensuring proper technique and patient safety. The role includes preparing patients, taking histories, assisting with procedures, blood draws, and vaccine injections.

Full-time position with a $5,000 sign-on bonus. Requires graduation from an accredited Radiologic Technology Program, state licensure, and BLS. Prior Rad Tech experience is preferred but new graduates are welcome.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Follow safety standards in operating radiologic equipment.
• Position patients and adjust equipment to obtain diagnostic images.
• Use shielding protocols and prepare exam rooms.

Skills

Radiologic Technologist

Blood draws

Patient care

Vital signs

Medication injections

Vaccine administration

CR/DR systems

Image quality assessment

Medical history input

Sterilization

Education

Accredited Radiologic Technology Program

Tools

CR systems

DR systems

Sterilization equipment

Job description

*$5,000.00 SIGN ON BONUS OFFERED FOR FULL-TIME OPPORTUNITIES*

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
• Send and store images
• 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.
• Experience: Prior Radiologic Technologist experience (preferred), however new graduates are encouraged to apply

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

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