Radiologic Technologist 1-3

State of Louisiana; Independence (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental Leave

State employee retirement benefits

Job summary

Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center in Southeast Louisiana is seeking Radiologic Technologists at levels 1–3 to perform routine imaging and advanced procedures within a critical access hospital setting. The role supports portable imaging, specialty modalities within license scope, and tight coordination with the radiology team.

Licensed technologists will uphold radiation safety, ensure image quality, and document in RIS/EMR while contributing to patient care across admissions, transfers, and

Qualifications

• Possession of a current Louisiana Radiologic Technologist license or temporary permit.
• Must meet State Civil Service specifications for the role.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine x-ray imaging, including portable and C-Arm procedures, with scope for CT, MRI or Mammography as allowed by license.
• Verify digital images match patient and meet quality standards for interpretation.
• Provide radiation protection per safety standards.
• Operate equipment and accessories appropriate to patient and procedure.
• Enter documentation into RIS and EMR system.
• Maintain patient records, schedule services, and assist with admissions and discharges.
• Perform daily equipment checks and ensure radiographic equipment is safe.
• Fulfill other duties including on-call coverage as assigned.

Skills

Radiologic imaging

Patient care

Education

Louisiana Radiologic Technologist license

Tools

RIS

EMR

Job description

About This Job

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 position performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgement with ingenuity and initiative while applying prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Job Specification: The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

• 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 experience 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, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.
• Compensation: Radiologic Technologist 1- $21.46/hour, Radiologic Technologist 2- $22.96/hour, Radiologic Technologist 3- $26.26/hour.
• 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.

Benefits

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

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

Insurance Coverage: More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave. More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement

State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

Contact Information

Sonia Johnson, HR Analyst

Lallie Kemp Medical Center, Human Resources

985-878-1384

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