Westbank Specialty Clinic Rad Tech

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General Duties Demonstrates a satisfactory working knowledge of PACS and, if needed, reviews scans with the Radiologists for 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 patient safety: Communicates effectively with patients to obtain clinical history/informed consent from the patient or the patient’s chart to assist the physician in optimizing the performance and interpretation of the examination. Explains the 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 patients and employees: Checks and inspects the suite, equipment, and accessories daily for physical and mechanical hazards. Troubleshoots malfunctions, and immediately reports dangerous conditions to the appropriate person. Maintains the 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 a film badge while on duty and 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 Days (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. Children’s Hospital At the heart of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, the Children’s Hospital has been the go‑to hospital for expert children’s health, wellness, and one‑of‑a‑kind care in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast. Learn more about the hospital’s 40+ specialties and its national ranking by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Children’s 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr LCMC Health