X-ray Technician

About the role

The Radiologic Technologist provides clinical services according to radiology practice standards to ensure optimal department functions.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates skills and knowledge in 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 procedure.
• Demonstrates a satisfactory working knowledge of PACS and 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Appropriate Clinical Training in a Radiologic Technologist program and healthcare experience as a radiology technologist.
• Licenses and Certifications: Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (CPR, BLS) - American Heart Association, Radiology Technician (ARRT) - Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board Of Examiners (LSRTBE).

Reporting Relationships

No formal supervision of employees.

Functional Demands

Medium: Medium physical requirements - Sitting: Occasional (0-35% of day), Standing: Frequent (36-66% of day), Walking: Frequent (36-66% of day), Climbing: Occasional (0-35% of day), Lifting: 0-10lbs - Continuous (67-100% of day), 10-20lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day), 20-50lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day), 50-100lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day), Carrying objects: Frequent (36-66% of day), Push/pull: Frequent (36-66% of day), Twisting: Frequent (36-66% of day), Bending: Frequent (36-66% of day), Reaching forward: Frequent (36-66% of day), Reaching overhead: Frequent (36-66% of day), Squat/kneel/crawl: Occasional (0-35% of day), Wrist position deviation: Frequent (36-66% of day), Pinching/fine motor activities: Frequent (36-66% of day), Keyboard use/repetitive motion: Frequent (36-66% of day), Taste or smell: Occasional (0-35% of day), Talk or hear: Continuous (67-100% of day).

Physical Demands

Sitting: Occasional (0-35% of day), Standing: Frequent (36-66% of day), Walking: Frequent (36-66% of day), Climbing: Occasional (0-35% of day), Lifting: 0-10lbs - Continuous (67-100% of day), 10-20lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day), 20-50lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day), 50-100lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day), Carrying objects: Frequent (36-66% of day), Push/pull: Frequent (36-66% of day), Twisting: Frequent (36-66% of day), Bending: Frequent (36-66% of day), Reaching forward: Frequent (36-66% of day), Reaching overhead: Frequent (36-66% of day), Squat/kneel/crawl: Occasional (0-35% of day), Wrist position deviation: Frequent (36-66% of day), Pinching/fine motor activities: Frequent (36-66% of day), Keyboard use/repetitive motion: Frequent (36-66% of day), Taste or smell: Occasional (0-35% of day), Talk or hear: Continuous (67-100% of day).

Work Shift

Days (United States of America)

About West Jefferson Medical Center

West Jefferson Medical Center, a cornerstone of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, is regionally recognized and nationally accredited. For over 60 years, we’ve been the hospital-of-choice on the west bank of Jefferson Parish for health, wellness, and family-centered care.

LCMC Health

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.