Radiology Tech / Radiographer I

Radiologic Technologist
Ensures patient care is performed in an efficient manner, meeting standards consistent with infection control policies and Lourdes Standards for Service Excellence. Responsible for the safe operation of radiologic equipment utilized in patient care and maintains current knowledge of the operation of any equipment used.
Patient Care:
~ Uses consistent and appropriate techniques to gather relevant information from the medical records, significant others and health care providers. Examine radiographic requisition to verify accuracy by confirming the procedure requested or prescribed with the doctor's written orders and completeness of information (e.g. patient history, clinical diagnosis, special instructions/comments.) Gathers information pertinent to determining appropriate type and dosage of contrast agent to be administered to patient and evaluates risk of adverse reaction. Documents required information in appropriate records.

Equipment Operation:

• Ensures all work areas and equipment are clean, disinfected and presentable. Responsible for efficient and accurate use of Radiology Information System. Quality:
• Radiation Protection: Observes and adheres to federal and state radiation safety guidelines and departmental and hospital policies and procedures pertinent to area of responsibility. Wears a personnel monitoring device while on duty (ALARA). Image Production: Selects equipment and accessories equipment for requested examinations, as well as, immobility devices for optimal image production. Evaluates radiographic images for diagnostic quality (positioning) and correct images, as well as, processes exposed images.

Performs duties of Radiology Transporter when necessary.
2 years of clinical training in an AMA approved program

• Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training
• American Registry Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) and current Louisiana Registered Radiologic license (LSRT) New Graduates' Registry Eligible for ARRT and current Louisiana Registered Radiologic license (LSRT) or current LSRT temp license and BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification

Our Lady of the Lake is uniquely capable of caring for a full range of illness or injury, including those that are extremely complex, for both pediatric and adult patients. Our family of services includes:
An 988-bed hospital and the area's only Level I Trauma Center
A freestanding Children's Hospital
A 545-provider care network covering more than 40 specialties
Two free-standing emergency roomsOur Lady of the Lake Livingston and Our Lady of the Lake North
A network of nearly 15 urgent care clinics
Outpatient imaging and surgery centers
Assumption Community Hospital
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
Our Lady of the Lake Ascension, a 78-bed, community hospital providing emergency, inpatient, outpatient, and surgical services to Ascension Parish and surrounding areas
We serve 38,000 inpatients and 820,000 outpatients annually and are committed to building a healthy community through excellence in patient care and education. A part of FMOL Health, Our Lady of the Lake is consistently awarded for compassionate care, clinical expertise, leading edge technology and innovation.
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System