Radiology Technologist PRN Premium Urgent Care Zachary

FMOL Health; Zachary (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Lady of the Lake Health in Baton Rouge, LA, is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform radiologic exams and procedures while upholding patient privacy and infection-control standards.

You will ensure safe operation of radiologic equipment, monitor exposure with ALARA principles, and maintain efficient PACS workflows.

Qualifications include 2 years AMA-approved training, post-secondary specialized training, ARRT and LSRT license (or eligible), and BLS.

Qualifications

• 2 years of AMA-approved clinical radiologic training.
• Post high school vocational/specialized training.
• ARRT certification with current Louisiana LSRT license or eligible for LSRT/temporary license; BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and privacy while performing radiologic procedures.
• Operate radiology equipment and maintain efficient PACS workflow.
• Ensure infection control and ALARA radiation safety compliance.
• Verify orders, document findings, and communicate with staff.
• Assist Radiology Transporter as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

AMA-approved radiologic technology program (2 years)

Post-secondary vocational/specialized training

Tools

Radiography equipment

PACS familiarity

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 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.

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 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

• 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 Registry Eligible for ARRT and current Louisiana Registered Radiologic license (LSRT) or current LSRT temp license and BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification
  

About Us

Our Lady of the Lake Health provides care for a full range of illness or injury, including those that are extremely complex, for both pediatric and adult patients. We are a nonprofit, Catholic healthcare ministry based in Baton Rouge with more than 7,500 employees and more than 2,900 active physicians, including more than 600 employed physicians. We are committed to building a healthy community through excellence in patient care and education. Being our best earns us the trust and loyalty of our community, and our culture of excellence is directly tied to our mission. We believe in the value of receiving a broad range of healthcare from one trusted provider, and we pursue and provide a comprehensive range of advanced programs, treatments and technologies.