Radiologic Technologist

JOB DESCRIPTION

LCMC Health

We are a New Orleans-based, non-profit health system on a mission : to provide the best possible care for every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond, and to put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way.

And that means we do things a little differently around here.

Treating people like family is the LCMC Health way, and it always has been. Founded by Louisiana's first freestanding children's hospital, we have grown into a healthcare system that is built to serve the unique needs of our communities and families.

Today, we offer six hospital locations : Children's Hospital New Orleans, East Jefferson General Hospital, New Orleans East Hospital, Touro, University Medical Center New Orleans, and West Jefferson Medical Center.

We also offer a network of urgent care centers across the greater New Orleans area. With over 2, physicians specializing in everything from head to toe, our community can count on us to provide the right care, right where they need it.

About West Jefferson

With a proven track record of over years of service to the Westbank of Jefferson Parish and the surrounding area, West Jefferson Medical Center is well respected regionally and nationally for excellence in patient care, distinguishing it from other hospitals in New Orleans.

As a -bed not-for-profit hospital located in Marrero, Louisiana, West Jefferson resides on a more than -acre sprawling campus just minutes from downtown New Orleans.

Situated near vast industrial and maritime corridors. West Jefferson serves area industry as well as the citizens of Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemine, St.

Charles Parishes, and beyond.

JOB DESCRIPTION :

Why a Great Place to Work :

You’remore than your job. Everyone is. Andthat’swhat makes you great at your job all the little extras you bring to work every day, the things that make youyou.

At LCMC Health we value those things about you, because we know that all those little extras add up to extraordinary. Andwe’vebuilt a culture that supports and celebrates the extraordinary.

You’llsee it when you come to work here, in the spirit of our places and the faces of our people. And every patient we heal, every family we comfort, every life we improve is the outcome of countless little extras adding up to an extraordinary result.

Join LCMC Health, andyou’llfind that our everyday makes it easy to live your extraordinary.

Essential Functions :

The Radiologic Technologistprovidesclinical services according to radiology practice standards to ensureoptimaldepartment functions : Demonstratesskills and knowledge in use of all x-ray equipment and performance of all x-ray protocols and procedures.

Demonstrates technicalproficiencyin producing high quality exams within theappropriate lengthof time for procedure.

GENERAL DUTIES

Demonstrates a satisfactory working knowledge of PACS and if needed reviews scans with the Radiologists as to important anatomic detail and areas of abnormalities.

Confirms patient identity, body part, and body side for every patient prior to the procedure.

Administers sound patient care practices according to department and hospital policies, to ensure the safety of the patient : Communicates effectively with patient to obtain clinical history / informed consent from patient or patient’s chart to assist the physician in optimizing the performance and interpretation of the examination.

Explains procedure 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 take appropriate action to resolve them and produce the most desirable outcome.

Responds and follows up on critical test findings. Acquires and evaluates patient lab values to make sure they are within normal limits (BUN, CR, pregnancy, glucose) when applicable.

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. 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 maintains 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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred : Appropriate Clinical Training in a Radiologic Technologist program and healthcare experience as a radiology technologist.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Required : Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (CPR, BLS) - American Heart Association
• Required : Radiology Technician (ARRT) - Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board Of Examiners (LSRTBE)

WORK SHIFT :

Variable Hours (United States of America)

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work.

This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will 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.