Radiologic Technologist — Diagnostic X‑Rays & Patient Care

SouthStar; Ruston (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

SouthStar is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to prepare for and perform standard x-ray examinations using radiologic equipment per provider orders. The ideal candidate is energetic, eager to learn, with a passion for patient care and the ability to assist with blood draws, vital signs, histories, injections, and vaccines.

Essential functions include patient positioning, equipment safety, shielding, room prep, image quality assessment, and image transfer.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program required

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination, taking vital signs and history, and provide treatment as applicable
• Performs blood draws and administers medication injections and vaccines
• Prepare exam/treatment rooms; arrange, setup, sterilize, and maintain medical supplies and equipment for procedures
• Explain and position patients for radiographic procedures to obtain diagnostic quality images
• Use CR and DR systems to acquire and send images
• Examine images for density, contrast, definition, magnification, and distortion; send and store images

Education

Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program

Job description

SouthStar is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to prepare for and perform standard x-ray examinations using radiologic equipment per provider orders. The ideal candidate is energetic, eager to learn, with a passion for patient care and the ability to assist with blood draws, vital signs, histories, injections, and vaccines.

Essential functions include patient positioning, equipment safety, shielding, room prep, image quality assessment, and image transfer.