Radiology Technologist Urgent Care Gonzales FT

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System Inc; Gonzales (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System Inc is seeking a Radiology Technologist for their urgent care facility in Gonzales, Louisiana. The role involves performing radiologic exams while ensuring patient safety and confidentiality.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of clinical training, ARRT certification, and a current Louisiana Registered Radiologic license. This position emphasizes quality patient care and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• 2 years of clinical training from an AMA approved program required.
• ARRT certification and Louisiana Registered Radiologic license are mandatory.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform radiologic exams and procedures while ensuring patient privacy.
• Operate and maintain radiologic equipment safely.
• Adhere to radiation safety guidelines to minimize exposure.

Skills

Clinical training

Radiologic equipment operation

Radiation safety guidelines

Patient care

Education

2 years of clinical training in an AMA approved program

American Registry Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)

Louisiana Registered Radiologic license

Tools

Radiology Information System

Picture Archival and Communication System (PACS)

Job description

Radiology Technologist Urgent Care Gonzales FT

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 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