Radiologic Technologist 1-3

State of Louisiana; Independence (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center in Louisiana is seeking a Radiologic Technologist 1-3 to join our radiology team. You will perform routine imaging under the Radiologist and Radiology Manager, with opportunities to work across modalities within license scope.

Starting compensation is $26.29 per hour, with additional pay for specific shifts and on-call duties. Career progression options are noted, and the position requires current Louisiana licensure or temporary permit.

Qualifications

• Current Louisiana Radiologic Technologist license or temporary permit.
• Ability to perform routine imaging procedures with independent judgment within license scope.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine x-ray imaging, including portable and C-Arm procedures, within license scope.
• Verify that digital images are properly matched to patient and of diagnostic quality.
• Provide radiation protection according to safety standards.
• Select and operate imaging equipment and accessories per procedure.
• Enter documentation into RIS and EMR and maintain patient records.
• Assist with patient admission, transfer, and discharge processes and scheduling.
• Perform daily equipment checks and ensure radiographic equipment is safe.
• Fulfill other duties including shift or on-call coverage.

Education

Louisiana Radiologic Technologist license

Job description

Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center is seeking a Radiologic Technologist 1-3 to join our team! We are a 24-bed acute care critical access hospital serving the Florida Parishes region of Southeast Louisiana. We offer a wide range of services including general surgery and a 24-hour emergency department. At Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center, we are able to bring you a wide range of services close to home, provided by a network of board-certified physicians.

Working under the direction of the Radiologist and Radiology Manager, the Radiologic Technologist 1, 2 or 3 position performs routine and specific imaging procedures. This positions performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgement with ingenuity and initiative while applying prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis.

Possession of a current Louisiana Radiologic Technologist license or temporary permit.

Job Duties

• Perform routine x-ray imaging services, during the shifts assigned, to include portable, C-Arm Surgery procedures and one or more specialized modalities such as CT, MRI or Mammography, as allowed through the scope of their license/credentials.
• Verify that digital images are properly matched to the patient and that image quality is acceptable for interpretation.
• Provide radiation protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
• Select and operate equipment and accessories as appropriate for the patient and procedure ordered.
• Enter necessary and pertinent documentation into the RIS and org-wide electronic medical record.
• Maintain and update patient records, schedule appointments, arrange lab/hospital services, and assist with patient admission, transfer, and discharge processes.
• Perform daily equipment checks as required, to ensure that radiographic equipment is safe and ready to use.
• Perform any and all other duties as assigned to include shift or on-call coverage.

Position-Specific Details

• Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional.
• Work Location: This Radiologic Technologist 1-3 is located in the Radiology Department.
• Work Hours: Shift will be determined by Manager/ Supervisor.

Career Progression: As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Radiologic Technologist 1, 2, or 3 depending on the level of the selected applicant(s). Please refer to the ‘Job Specifications’ tab located at the top of the LA Careers ‘Current Job Opportunities’ page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges and minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.

Compensation: Salary depends on qualifications. The starting salary for the Radiologic Technologist 3 position is $26.29 hourly.

Additional Pay:

• Shift 2 $2/hour
• Shift 3 $2.50/hour
• Weekends $2.50/hour
• Holidays $2.50/hour
• On-call Pay $3/hour

Certification pay- up to $3/hour depends on certification

Contact Information

For more information about this vacancy please contact: Sonia Johnson, HR Analyst Lallie Kemp Medical Center, Human Resources 985-878-1384 [e-mail]

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.