Radiology Technologist

Louisiana Orthopaedic Specialists LLC; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Orthopaedic Specialists LLC seeks a Radiology Technologist to perform radiology procedures and ensure safety and patient confidentiality. The ideal candidate holds a Radiology Technology Certificate or Associate degree and ARRT certification, with 1-2 years of hospital or clinic experience.

The role requires strict HIPAA/OSHA adherence, accurate patient data entry, and excellent communication with physicians, staff, and patients in Lafayette, LA.

Qualifications

• Certificate or Associate Degree in Radiology Technology and ARRT certification.
• One–two years of experience as Radiology Technologist in a hospital or clinic.
• Current state licensure.
• Knowledge of radiology exam policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of operating a PC and applicable computer software.
• Knowledge of safety requirements within the department.
• Skill in production of radiology exams.
• Skill in obtaining patient information via the computer.
• Skill in maintaining professional relationships with patients, family members and the public.
• Ability to effectively care for patients.
• Ability to communicate clearly to patients, family members and staff.
• Ability to maintain professional relationships with providers.

Responsibilities

• Performs radiology procedures as ordered by physicians and providers.
• Uses equipment in compliance to all safety requirements.
• Complies with all HIPAA and OSHA requirements.
• Reports any patient complaints or concerns to the Clinical Supervisor.
• Establishes and maintains effective communication with physicians, employees and other departments.
• Responds to patient questions as required to resolve issues and maintain high patient satisfaction levels.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Attends required department staff meetings.

Skills

Radiology procedures

Patient data entry

Interpersonal skills

Patient communication

Education

Radiology Technology Certificate/Associate

ARRT certification

Job description

Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Performs radiology procedures as ordered by physicians and providers.
2. Uses equipment in compliance to all safety requirements.
3. Complies with all HIPAA and OSHA requirements.
4. Reports any patient complaints or concerns to the Clinical Supervisor.
5. Establishes and maintains effective communication with physicians, employees and other departments.
6. Responds to patient questions as required to resolve issues and maintain high patient satisfaction levels.
7. Maintains patient confidentiality.
8. Attends required department staff meetings.

The job holder must demonstrate current competencies for job position.

Requirements

EDUCATION:

Certificate and or Associates Degree in Radiology Technology and current ARRT certification.

EXPERIENCE:

One – two-year experience as a Radiology Technologist in a hospital or clinic environment.:

CERTIFICATE/LICENSE

Current state and ARRT certification with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

KNOWLEDGE:

1. Knowledge of radiology exam policies and procedures.
2. Knowledge of operating a PC and applicable computer software.
3. Knowledge of safety requirements within the department.

SKILLS:

1. Skill in production of radiology exams.
2. Skill in obtaining patient information via the computer.
3. Skill in maintaining professional relationships with patients, family members and the public.

ABILITIES:

1. Ability to effectively care for patients.
2. Ability to communicate clearly to patients, family members and staff.
3. Ability to maintain professional relationships with providers.

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS:

Normal office environment.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:

Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment. Combination of bending, lifting and transferring activities. Manual dexterity using a calculator and computer keyboard.

ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. OSHA Requirements and training to include: *Safety Training.

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.