Radiologic Technologist Limited Benefits

100 LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Competitive benefits

Supportive team culture

Job summary

LCMC Health is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to deliver clinical imaging services in alignment with radiology practice standards. You will demonstrate proficiency with x-ray equipment, ensure safe patient care, and maintain quality through QC programs.

The role emphasizes accurate patient consent, image quality, and timely procedures in a hospital setting. Requirements include an associate degree in radiologic technology, ARRT(R) certification, and BLS.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or two-year radiologic tech training from an accredited program.
• Active ARRT(R) radiologic technologist certification and BLS.
• Ability to perform x-ray exams with proper patient identification and safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform x-ray exams and ensure high-quality results within procedure timelines.
• Verify patient identity, body part, and side prior to imaging.
• Explain procedures to patients and answer questions to ease anxiety.
• Maintain equipment, rooms, and supplies; follow QC and safety policies.

Skills

Radiologic procedures

Patient care

Equipment operation

Quality control

Education

Associate's degree in Radiologic Technology

ARRT(R) certification

BLS certification

Tools

PACS

Radiology imaging equipment

Job description

Your job is more than a job. The Radiologic Technologist provides clinical services according to radiology practice standards to ensure optimal department functions: Demonstrates skills and knowledge in use of all x-ray equipment and performance of all x-ray protocols and procedures. Demonstrates technical proficiency in producing high quality exams within the appropriate length of time for procedure. Sign on Bonus $10,000 Day to Day Essential Functions: The Radiologic Technologist provides clinical services according to radiology practice standards to ensure optimal department functions: Demonstrates skills and knowledge in use of all x-ray equipment and performance of all x-ray protocols and procedures. Demonstrates technical proficiency in producing high quality exams within the appropriate length of time for procedure. Demonstrates a satisfactory working knowledge of PACS and if needed reviews scans with the Radiologists as to important anatomic detail and areas of abnormalities. Confirms patient identity, body part, and body side for every patient prior to the procedure. Administers sound patient care practices according to department and hospital policies, to ensure the safety of the patient: Communicates effectively with patient to obtain clinical history/informed consent from patient or patient’s chart to assist the physician in optimizing the performance and interpretation of the examination. Explains procedure to patients/families and answers any questions to ease anxiety and assure patient cooperation. Demonstrates the ability to recognize clinical and/or emergent problems that may interfere with exams and take appropriate action to resolve them and produce the most desirable outcome. Responds and follows up on critical test findings. Acquires and evaluates patient lab values to make sure they are within normal limits (BUN, CR, pregnancy, glucose) when applicable. Maintains equipment, exam rooms and work areas in a neat and safe condition, to ensure the safety of the patients and employees: Checks and inspects the suite, equipment and accessories daily for physical and mechanical hazards. Troubleshoots malfunctions, immediately reports dangerous conditions to the appropriate person. Maintains work area in a clean, orderly fashion. Checks stock supply levels, maintains supplies at par level and displays an effort in supply maintenance and utilization. Cleans and disinfects equipment and maintains supply of linen in the room. Maintains quality control checks in accordance with policy requirements: Participates in department QC and PI programs, follows up on all deficiencies. Maintains proper sterile technique for procedures, Practices aseptic techniques and always washes hands before and after each patient contact. Strictly adheres to the hospital policy on body substance isolation. Always wears film badge while on duty, follows departmental policy for badge results Completes ancillary tasks to ensure efficient and consistent departmental operations: Consistently, accurately and legibly records the required information on the requisition. Performs other routine clerical duties as assigned. Inputs and verifies all data in PACS/RADIANT.

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.

About University Medical Center

University Medical Center, a world class academic medical center in LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, is the largest medical training center for healthcare professionals in Louisiana and has long served as the region’s safety net hospital for poor and underserved communities for 300+ . Learn more about University Medical Center’s legacy and our vision of becoming the epicenter of medical care, education, and research.

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.

Simple things make the difference.

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.

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.

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

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.

Must Haves Job Qualifications

Education

Associates degree from an accredited institution or two-year certification program in accredited Radiologic Technology or equivalent (including training from United States Armed Forces).

License/Certification

American Heart Association Basic Life Support-BLS Active License

temporary permit issued by the Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners (LSRTBE)

Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT(R)

From medical roles to administrative positions, every person on our team plays a part in our mission: to provide health, care, and education beyond extraordinary. Let’s make every day extraordinary, together.

About LCMC Health

One-of-a-kind care comes from one-of-a-kind people. At LCMC Health, our people are the magic ingredient that makes our care so extra-extraordinary. We are compassionate, driven, and dedicated to bringing a little something extra to healthcare and to the people of New Orleans and beyond. If you’re the kind of person who believes that our community deserves the best and that healthcare needs a little more heart, we want you to be a part of our family.

If you’re the kind of person who believes that our community deserves the best and that healthcare needs a little more heart, we want you to be a part of our family.