X-ray Technologist -New Pay Rate

100 LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as an X-ray Technologist, where your skills will help deliver high-quality patient care. This role involves operating x-ray equipment, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining a clean and efficient work environment. You'll be part of a dedicated team that values community health and strives to provide the best possible care. With a commitment to quality and patient satisfaction, this position offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of those in New Orleans and beyond. If you are passionate about radiologic technology and patient care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

$2500 Sign on Bonus

Qualifications

• Associates degree or certification in Radiologic Technology required.
• Active Louisiana Radiologic Technology license or temporary permit needed.

Responsibilities

• Administers patient care practices to ensure safety and comfort.
• Maintains equipment and work areas to ensure safety for patients and staff.
• Conducts quality control checks and adheres to sterile techniques.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Technical Proficiency in X-ray

Quality Control

Education

Associates Degree in Radiologic Technology

Certification in Radiologic Technology

Tools

PACS/RADIANT

X-ray Equipment

Job description

X-ray Technologist - New Pay Rate

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Locations: New Orleans East Hospital

Time Type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 5 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: JR0021186

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The Radiologic Technologist provides clinical services according to radiology practice standards to ensure optimal department functions. Demonstrates skills and knowledge in the use of all x-ray equipment and performance of all x-ray protocols and procedures. Demonstrates technical proficiency in producing high-quality exams within the appropriate length of time for the procedure.

$2500 Sign on Bonus

Day to Day Responsibilities

Administers sound patient care practices according to department and hospital policies, to ensure the safety of the patient:

• Communicates effectively with patients to obtain clinical history/informed consent from the patient or patient’s chart to assist the physician in optimizing the performance and interpretation of the examination.
• Explains procedures to patients/families and answers any questions to ease anxiety and assure patient cooperation.
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize clinical and/or emergent problems that may interfere with exams and takes appropriate action to resolve them and produce the most desirable outcome.
• Responds and follows up on critical test findings.

Maintains equipment, exam rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition, to ensure the safety of the patients and employees:

• Checks and inspects the suite, equipment, and accessories daily for physical and mechanical hazards.
• Troubleshoots malfunctions, immediately reports dangerous conditions to the appropriate person, and maintains work area in a clean, orderly fashion.
• Checks stock supply levels, maintains supplies at par level, and displays an effort in supply maintenance and utilization.
• Cleans and disinfects equipment and maintains a supply of linen in the room.

Maintains quality control checks in accordance with policy requirements:

• Participates in department QC and PI programs, follows up on all deficiencies.
• Maintains proper sterile technique for procedures, practices aseptic techniques, and always washes hands before and after each patient contact.
• Strictly adheres to the hospital policy on body substance isolation.
• Always wears film badge while on duty, follows departmental policy for badge results.

Completes ancillary tasks to ensure efficient and consistent departmental operations:

• Consistently, accurately, and legibly records the required information on the requisition.
• Performs other routine clerical duties as assigned. Inputs and verifies all data in PACS/RADIANT.

Must Haves

Education:
Associates degree from an accredited institution or two-year certification program in accredited Radiologic Technology or equivalent (including training from United States Armed Forces).

License/Certification:
American Heart Association Basic Life Support-BLS
Active License or temporary permit issued by the Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners (LSRTBE)
Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT(R)

WORK SHIFT: Days (United States of America)

About LCMC Health

LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.