Radiologic Technologist/ EJGH Downtown Emergency Room

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to join our diagnostic imaging team in New Orleans. You will operate x-ray equipment, ensure high-quality exams, and communicate procedures clearly to patients to ease anxiety.

Required ARRT and Louisiana licensure with CPR; 3–5 years radiology experience preferred. Shifts are days, on-site at East Jefferson General Hospital, part of our caring health system.

Qualifications

• ARRT and CPR certification required.
• Louisiana Radiology Technologist license required.
• Three to five years radiology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate technical skills and knowledge in use of all x-ray equipment, protocols, procedures and producing high quality exams.
• Explain procedure to patients/families and answer questions, ease anxiety, and address concerns.
• Recognize clinical and/or emergent problems that may interfere with exams and take appropriate action for a positive outcome.
• Evaluate critical test findings and review anatomic details and abnormalities on scans with radiologists if needed.
• Maintain and advocate a safe environment and follow quality control checks.

Skills

Explain procedures to patients

Patient care

PACS/RADIANT input

Equipment troubleshooting

Throughput optimization

Education

ARRT certification

CPR certification

Louisiana Radiology Technologist license

Tools

PACS/Radiant

Job description

Your job is more than a job. As a Radiologic Technologist, you help unlock the mystery of what’s causing a patient pain or discomfort with some of the most amazing technology that lets you actually see inside the human body. So, we think Rad Techs are, well simply, rad! You knew from the get-go that you had a rare ability to navigate in the “tech” meets “touch” world of patient care. You understand the science of imaging and the art of empathy. You can’t separate your big heart from your big skills. That’s what we love about you. Your experiences, your knowledge, your skills, your empathy, your compassion, your personality, all of it adds up to you. And we’re excited to get to know you and find out what you’ll bring to this ever-evolving diagnostic imaging role.

$10,000 Sign on Bonus

• Your Everyday Demonstrate technical skills and knowledge in use of all x-ray equipment, protocols, procedures and producing high quality exams.
• Explain procedure to patients/families and answer questions, ease anxiety, and address concerns.
• Recognize clinical and/or emergent problems that may interfere with exams and take appropriate action for a positive outcome.
• Evaluate critical test findings and review anatomic details and abnormalities on scans with radiologists if needed.
• Maintains supply levels.
• Clean and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, immediately report dangerous conditions to the appropriate person.
• Input and verify all data in PACS/RADIANT.
• Maintain and advocate a safe environment for everyone and follow all quality control checks.
• Ensure continuity of care, efficient throughput, consistent communications, and an exceptional experience for every patient.
• Contribute to the team by assistingothers without being asked.

The Must-Haves Minimum:

• ARRTandCPR certification.
• State of Louisiana Radiology Technologist license.

Preferred:

• Three to five years radiology experience.

WORK SHIFT:

Days (United States of America)

LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary

East Jefferson General Hospital, a landmark of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in East Jefferson Parish for over 50 years. And we’re only beginning to realize our greatest potential. Learn more about East Jefferson General Hospital and our legacy, our future, and our national recognition as a Nurse Magnet Hospital.

Your extras

• Deliver healthcare with heart.
• Give people a reason to smile.
• Put a little love in your work.
• Be honest and real, but with compassion.
• Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
• Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
• See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
• Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
• Love what makes you, you - because we do You are welcome here.

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.

LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

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