Radiologic Technologist - PRN

LCMC Health; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health in Metairie, LA is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform high-quality X-ray exams, adhere to radiology standards, and support efficient department operations while calming patients and explaining procedures.

You will operate and troubleshoot imaging equipment, input data in PACS/RADIANT, maintain supplies, and collaborate with radiologists to review findings. Required ARRT and CPR certification and Louisiana licensure; 3–5 years of radiology experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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, and an exceptional experience for every patient.
• Contribute to the team by assisting others without being asked.

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.
• Maintains supply levels.
• 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, and an exceptional experience for every patient.
• Contribute to the team by assisting others without being asked.

Skills

Radiology procedures

Patient interaction

Equipment troubleshooting

Quality control

Education

ARRT certification

CPR certification

Louisiana Radiology Technologist license

Tools

PACS/RADIANT

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.

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

Lakeside Hospital

has a heritage rooted in extraordinary care for women and babies, while evolving to meet the healthcare needs of the whole family. As an essential part of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, Lakeside Hospital brings a new level of expert care by going the extra mile, treating the whole patient and not just a condition. Learn more about Lakeside Hospital and our expanding access to comprehensive and specialty healthcare services in Metairie

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.