X-ray Technologist

X-ray Technologist

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a satisfactory working knowledge of PACS and reviews scans with the Radiologists as needed
• 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
• Communicates effectively with patients to obtain clinical history/informed consent
• Explains procedures to patients/families and answers questions to ease anxiety
• Recognizes clinical and/or emergent problems that may interfere with exams and takes appropriate action
• Responds and follows up on critical test findings
• Acquires and evaluates patient lab values to ensure they are within normal limits when applicable
• Maintains equipment, exam rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition
• Checks and inspects the suite, equipment, and accessories daily for hazards
• Troubleshoots malfunctions and reports dangerous conditions
• Maintains quality control checks in accordance with policy requirements
• Participates in department QC and PI programs and follows up on deficiencies
• Completes ancillary tasks to ensure efficient and consistent departmental operations
• Records required information on the requisition accurately and legibly
• Performs other routine clerical duties as assigned
• Inputs and verifies all data in PACS/RADIANT

Preferred Qualifications

• Appropriate Clinical Training in a Radiologic Technologist program and healthcare experience as a radiology technologist