Radiology Technologist 1

FMOL Health; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

FMOL Health's Our Lady of the Lake campus in Baton Rouge seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform imaging procedures, protect patient privacy, and operate imaging equipment safely according to infection control standards. You will ensure high-quality image production and comply with ALARA principles.

The role requires completion of a JRCERT-approved program with ARRT and LSRTBE licensure, plus BLS certification, and on-site work with RIS/PACS integration to support patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a JRCERT approved radiologic technology program.
• Proficient with RIS and PACS imaging systems.
• ARRT certification and current LSRTBE license; BLS.
• Infection control and radiation safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform radiologic exams and procedures with attention to patient privacy and safety.
• Operate radiology equipment and manage imaging data in RIS/PACS.
• Maintain infection control standards and radiation safety practices.
• Provide pre- and post-procedure instructions to patients and families.
• Assist with Radiology Transporter duties as needed.

Skills

Radiologic procedures

Patient care

Equipment operation

ALARA safety

Education

Post High School Vocational Training/Specialized Training

JRCERT approved program

Tools

RIS

PACS

X-ray equipment

Job description

Job Description

Performs radiologic exams and procedures. Provides patient privacy and confidentiality. Ensures patient care is performed in an efficient manner, meeting standards consistent with infection control policies and OLOLRMC Standards for Service Excellence. Responsible for the safe operation of radiologic equipment utilized in patient care and maintains current knowledge of the operation of any equipment used.

Performs radiologic exams and procedures. Provides patient privacy and confidentiality. Ensures patient care is performed in an efficient manner, meeting standards consistent with infection control policies and OLOLRMC Standards for Service Excellence. Responsible for the safe operation of radiologic equipment utilized in patient care and maintains current knowledge of the operation of any equipment used.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care
• Uses consistent and appropriate techniques to gather relevant information from the medical records, significant others and health care providers. Examine radiographic requisition to verify accuracy by confirming the procedure requested or prescribed with the doctor's written orders and completeness of information (e.g. patient history, clinical diagnosis, special instructions/comments.) Confirms patient identity. Gathers information pertinent to determining appropriate type and dosage of contrast agent to be administered to patient and evaluates risk of adverse reaction. Provides pre and post procedural explanation and instruction to patient and/or patient's family. Provides patient privacy and confidentiality. Practices standard precautions and follows appropriate procedures when in contact with patient in isolation. Documents required information in appropriate records.
• Equipment Operation
• Ensures all work areas and equipment are clean, disinfected and presentable. Disposes of contaminated items in exam room preparation. Responsible for efficient and accurate use of Radiology Information System. and Picture Archival and communication system (PACS).
• Quality
• Radiation Protection: Observes and adheres to federal and state radiation safety guidelines and departmental and hospital policies and procedures pertinent to area of responsibility. Takes appropriate precautions to minimize radiation exposure to patient, as well as, to his or herself. Wears a personnel monitoring device while on duty (ALARA). Image Production: Selects equipment and accessories equipment for requested examinations, as well as, immobility devices for optimal image production. Evaluates radiographic images for diagnostic quality (positioning) and correct images, as well as processes exposed images.
• Other duties as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
• Performs duties of Radiology Transporter when necessary.

Qualifications

• Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training; Graduate of a Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) approved program.

Licensure/Certification

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) and current Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners (LSRTBE) license. New graduates: Registry Eligible for ARRT and Current active or temporary LSRTBE license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

About Us

Our Lady of the Lake is uniquely capable of caring for a full range of illness or injury, including those that are extremely complex, for both pediatric and adult patients. Our family of services includes:

• An 988-bed hospital and the area’s only Level I Trauma Center
• A freestanding Children's Hospital
• A 545-provider care network covering more than 40 specialties
• Two free-standing emergency rooms - Our Lady of the Lake Livingston and Our Lady of the Lake North
• A network of nearly 15 urgent care clinics
• Outpatient imaging and surgery centers
• Assumption Community Hospital
• Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
• Our Lady of the Lake Ascension, a 78-bed, community hospital providing emergency, inpatient, outpatient, and surgical services to Ascension Parish and surrounding areas

We serve 38,000 inpatients and 820,000 outpatients annually and are committed to building a healthy community through excellence in patient care and education. A part of FMOL Health, Our Lady of the Lake is consistently awarded for compassionate care, clinical expertise, leading edge technology and innovation.