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    Radiology Technologist Assistant - Metairie, United States - LCMC Health

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    Your job is more than a job.

    Why a Great Place to Work:
    You're more than your job. Everyone is.

    And that's what makes you great at your job-all the little extras you bring to work every day, the things that make you you.

    At LCMC Health we value those things about you, because we know that all those little extras add up to extraordinary.

    And we've built a culture that supports and celebrates the extraordinary.

    You'll see 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, and you'll find that our everyday makes it easy to live your extraordinary.


    Essential Functions:


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

    Job Qualifications:

    • High School graduate, no experience required.
    • CPR certification to be maintained annually.
    • Provides support to technical personnel in the Radiology Department by maintaining work area, transporting patients, answering phone, communicating with the Radiologist and the technologist and assisting with supplies.
    • PRN weekend position.


    The above job summary 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.


    WORK SHIFT:
    Weekends (United States of America)

    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 and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way.

    Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little "come on in" attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health's culture of everyday extraordinary

    About East Jefferson General Hospital


    East Jefferson General Hospital, a landmark of LCMC Health's incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in East Jefferson Parish for over 50 years.

    And we're only beginning to realize our greatest potential.

    Learn more about East Jefferson General Hospital and our legacy, our future, and our national recognition as a Nurse Magnet Hospital.

    Your extras


    • Deliver healthcare with heart.
    • Give people a reason to smile.
    • Put a little love in your work.
    • Be honest and real, but with compassion.
    • Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
    • Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
    • See opportunities, not problems - it's all about perspective.
    • Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
    • Love what makes you, you - because we do
    You are welcome here.

    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.


    The above job summary 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.

    Simple things make the difference.


    • To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information.
    • To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background.
    • To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed.
    • To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.


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