IHA- Imaging- Rad Tech Cath Lab- Lafayette

About the role

We're looking for a Radiologic Technologist to join our Cath Lab team. Join us in our mission to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate.

Responsibilities

• Verifies physician order and procedure to assure accuracy.
• Utilizes radiology information systems to facilitate care.
• Explains procedure to patient to ensure understanding.
• Independently operates equipment to complete imaging procedure according to protocol (including placement of IV).
• Reviews patient images prior to transmission to ensure images meet diagnostic quality standards.
• Completes timely quality control procedures in accordance with regulatory standards and performing notification/remediation as warranted.
• Affords assistance in facilitating departmental operations (inventory, staff schedules, equipment maintenance, etc.).
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Completion of a Radiologic Technology program in an AMA approved school and/or completion of a CAHEA approved formal training program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• 2 years’ experience in Radiologic Technology
• Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and/or American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) and/or certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
• Current license in the state of practice
• Advanced level certification(s) in specific additional modalities
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association

Qualifications

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of procedures and technical language.
• Ability to work with and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to work efficiently and calmly under pressure.
• Ability to work self-directed and to function without direct supervision.
• Ability and willingness to have and maintain flexibility in work duties and hours (may require flexible schedule such as nights, evenings, weekends, holidays, extended shifts, etc.).
• General knowledge of anatomy as required for specific radiology modalities.
• Skills to preliminarily identify abnormal findings as required for specific radiology modalities.

Skills

• Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Windows-style applications and specific software.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Technical knowledge and ability to identify abnormalities.

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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