Radiologic Technologist PRN-Lakeview Hospital

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health in New Orleans is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform x-ray exams with high quality, efficiency, and patient care. You will work with radiologists to review scans, verify patient details, and uphold safety standards across all procedures.

The role requires proficiency with PACS, adherence to sterile techniques, and strong communication with patients. A radiologic technologist program and R.T. credentials are preferred.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Appropriate Clinical Training in a Radiologic Technologist program.
• Healthcare experience as a radiology technologist is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates PACS proficiency and reviews scans with radiologists as needed.
• Confirms patient identity and procedure details prior to exams.
• Provides high-quality patient care and clear explanations to ease anxiety.
• Maintains safety, cleanliness, and sterile technique in all procedures.
• Performs routine clerical tasks and ensures accurate data entry in PACS/RADIANT.

Education

Radiologic Technologist program

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.

Day to Day GENERAL DUTIES

• 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 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 EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• Preferred: Appropriate Clinical Training in a Radiologic Technologist program and healthcare experience as a radiology technologist.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (CPR, BLS) - American Heart Association
• Radiology Technician (ARRT) - Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board Of Examiners (LSRTBE)

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Does this position formally supervise employees? No

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

• Medium: Medium physical requirements- Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Sitting - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Standing - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Walking - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Floor to waist level: 0-10lbs - Continuous (67-100% of day)
• Lifting Floor to waist level: 10-20lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Lifting Floor to waist level: 20-50lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Floor to waist level: 50-100lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Waist level and above: 0-10lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Lifting Waist level and above: 10-20lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Waist level and above: 20-50lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Waist level and above: 50-100lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Carrying objects - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Push/pull - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Twisting - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Bending - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Reaching forward - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Reaching overhead - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Squat/kneel/crawl - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Wrist position deviation - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Pinching/fine motor activities - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Taste or smell - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Talk or hear - Continuous (67-100% of day)

WORK SHIFT

Variable Hours (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. Lakeview Hospital , the center of LCMC Health's extraordinary community of care on the Northshore, provides the only Level II trauma center in St. Tammany Parish. Along with our signature healthcare and wellness services, we continuously adopt the latest treatments, technologies, and medical innovations to better serve our patients. Learn more about Lakeview Hospital and our nationally recognized standards of excellence for heart, stroke, orthopedic, and women's care.

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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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