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LCMC Health

Nonprofit health system delivering hospital care

Radiologic Technologist

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNew Orleans, LA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Preferred appropriate clinical training in a Radiologic Technologist program and healthcare experience as a radiology technologist.
  • Required Basic Life Support Health Care Provider certification (CPR, BLS) from the American Heart Association.
  • Required Radiology Technician certification (ARRT) from the Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners.

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate satisfactory working knowledge of the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) and, when needed, review scans with radiologists to identify important anatomic details and abnormalities.
  • Confirm patient identity, body part, and body side before every procedure.
  • Administer patient care according to department and hospital policies to ensure patient safety.
  • Communicate effectively with patients to obtain clinical history and informed consent from the patient or chart to assist physicians in optimizing examination performance and interpretation.
  • Explain procedures to patients and families and answer questions to ease anxiety and support patient cooperation.
  • Recognize clinical or emergent problems that may interfere with examinations, take appropriate action to resolve them, and produce the most desirable outcome.
  • Respond to and follow up on critical test findings.
  • Acquire and evaluate patient laboratory values, including BUN, creatinine, pregnancy, and glucose results when applicable, to ensure they are within normal limits.
  • Maintain equipment, examination rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition for patients and employees.
  • Inspect the suite, equipment, and accessories daily for physical and mechanical hazards.
  • Troubleshoot malfunctions and immediately report dangerous conditions to the appropriate person.
  • Keep the work area clean and orderly; check stock levels, maintain supplies at par level, and use supplies appropriately.
  • Clean and disinfect equipment and maintain the room's linen supply.
  • Perform quality-control checks in accordance with policy; participate in department quality-control and performance-improvement programs and follow up on deficiencies.
  • Maintain proper sterile technique for procedures, practice aseptic techniques, and wash hands before and after each patient contact.
  • Adhere to hospital policy on body substance isolation.
  • Wear a film badge while on duty and follow departmental policy for badge results.
  • Accurately and legibly record required information on requisitions and perform other routine clerical duties as assigned.
  • Input and verify all data in PACS and Radiant.

About the Company

LCMC Health

Nonprofit health system delivering hospital care

LCMC Health is a non-profit health system in Louisiana that operates nine hospitals, urgent care centers, and physician practices to serve communities across New Orleans and the Gulf Coast. Its care model coordinates services across facilities to treat the whole patient, supported by a family-like, hospitable culture. The system stands out through its local, community-focused network and non-profit mission, along with collaborations with universities to bring current care and train new providers. Its goal is to deliver the best possible care for every person in its communities and guide the Gulf Coast toward a healthier future.

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Headquarters
New Orleans, LA
Founded
2009

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