Radiologic Technologist-New Pay Rates

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health is looking for a Radiologic Technologist who provides essential clinical services in radiology with a focus on patient safety and high-quality imaging. The position involves effective communication with patients, technical proficiency in operating x-ray equipment, and adherence to safety protocols. A sign-on bonus of $10,000 is offered for qualified applicants, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Sign on Bonus of $10,000

Equity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Active license from Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners.
• Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT(R).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services according to radiology practice standards.
• Administer sound patient care practices and maintain safety.
• Perform quality control checks in accordance with policy requirements.

Skills

Technical proficiency

Patient communication

Problem-solving

Education

Associate's degree in Radiologic Technology or equivalent

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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.
  
  

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

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



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.

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.

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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