Radiology Technologist - FMOL Urgent Care Float Pool

Baton Rouge Health District; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baton Rouge Health District is seeking a Radiology Technologist for its Urgent Care Float Pool. The role involves performing radiologic exams, ensuring patient privacy, and operating radiologic equipment safely.

The ideal candidate will have 2 years of clinical training, ARRT certification, and a current Louisiana Registered Radiologic license. Candidates must adhere to safety guidelines and provide accurate patient documentations.

Qualifications

• 2 years of clinical training in an AMA approved program is required.
• Must possess ARRT certification and current Louisiana Registered Radiologic license.
• New graduates eligible for ARRT and current LSRT or current LSRT temp license and BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform radiologic exams and procedures ensuring patient privacy.
• Ensure safe operation of radiologic equipment and maintain knowledge of its use.
• Document required information accurately in patient records.
• Adhere to federal and state radiation safety guidelines.

Skills

Clinical training

Radiation protection

Patient care

Attention to detail

Education

2 years clinical training in an AMA approved program

Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training

ARRT certification

Louisiana Registered Radiologic license

Tools

Radiology Information System

Picture Archival and Communication System (PACS)

Job description

Radiology Technologist - FMOL Urgent Care Float Pool

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.

Responsibilities

• Uses consistent and appropriate techniques to gather relevant information from medical records, significant others, and health care providers. Examines radiographic requisitions to verify accuracy by confirming the procedure requested or prescribed, and the 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 the 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 self. Wears a personnel monitoring device while on duty (ALARA). Image production: Selects equipment and accessories for requested examinations, as well as immobility devices for optimal image production. Evaluates radiographic images for diagnostic quality (positioning) and processes exposed images.
• Other duties as needed: Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
• Performs duties of Radiology Transporter when necessary.

Qualifications

• 2 years of clinical training in an AMA approved program.
• Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training.
• American Registry Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) and current Louisiana Registered Radiologic license (LSRT). New graduates eligible for ARRT and current LSRT or current LSRT temp license and BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification.