Radiology Technologist Urgent Care HWY 73 FT

FMOL Health; Prairieville (LA); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

FMOL Health seeks a skilled Radiologic Technologist to perform radiologic exams, protect patient privacy, and uphold infection control standards in daily practice. You will operate radiologic equipment, verify orders, and prepare patients for procedures while maintaining high image quality.

Responsibilities include ensuring accurate documentation, monitoring contrast administration risks, and adhering to ALARA guidelines to minimize exposure.

Formación

• 2 years of clinical training in an AMA approved program.
• Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training.
• ARRT and current Louisiana LSRT license or eligibility; BLS certification.

Responsabilidades

• Perform radiologic exams and procedures with attention to patient safety and privacy.
• Use consistent techniques, verify orders, and collect necessary patient information.
• Operate radiology equipment and ensure efficient use of RIS and PACS systems.
• Adhere to radiation safety guidelines and ALARA principles to minimize exposure.
• Maintain infection control, document procedures, and assist as needed.

Conocimientos

Patient care

Radiology safety

Image quality

Documentation

Educación

AMA approved program (2 years)

Post High School Vocational Training

Herramientas

RIS

PACS

Descripción del empleo

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

• 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