Rapides Regional Medical Center · 1 week ago
Special Procedures Radiology Technologist PRN
Alexandria, LA
Part-time
Onsite
Mid LevelRapides Regional Medical Center is part of HCA Healthcare, a leading provider of healthcare services. They are seeking a Radiology Technologist PRN who will be responsible for assisting with examinations in the Special Procedures Room, ensuring patient care and safety, and interacting professionally with patients and staff.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Responsible for the care and safety of patients undergoing treatment and use of equipment to minimize hazards of electric shock, burns and extraneous radiation to patients
Responsible for safe handling of equipment and films
Assesses patient’s understanding of process and informed consent of invasive procedures
Assesses, evaluates and informs physician of changes in patient’s condition during exam
Selects appropriate equipment to use for procedure
Determines most suitable anatomical posture and positions and shields patients accordingly
Makes special radiographic examinations requiring special equipment and procedures such as: intravenous pyelograms, intravenous cholangiograms, bronchograms, mammograms, hysterosalpingograms, tomograms, cholangiography, arthrograms, myelograms and hopinnings in surgery
Programs portable or stationary x-ray machines and makes radiograms for a variety of examinations
Processes x-ray film, if a darkroom technician is not available
Practices medical and surgical; aseptic procedures
Assists in maintaining basic records and reports
Assists in maintaining files
Competent in the use of CR and PACS
Assists in training of students and ancillary personnel
Takes x-ray, CAT, U/S and Angio calls according to monthly schedule after the closing of the regular department hours
Interacts professionally with patient/family
Completes all work before clocking out and leaving. This includes checking with nurse’s stations
Is acquainted with local fire and safety regulations
Has knowledge of hospital policies and the functions of other departments
Compiles and maintains quality assurance information for mammography, in accordance with ACR, State of Louisiana, Department of Health Standards, the FDA and the DHHS
Able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety and related criteria appropriate to the following age groups: neonate, pediatric, adolescent, geriatric and general population
Able to modify job duties and communicate with customers in an age appropriate manner
Appropriately assesses the patient’s pain and involves the patient in effective management of pain using age appropriate interventions
Qualification
Required
Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
Registered Radiographer (ARRT)
State Registered Radiologic Technician
Certificate
Company
Rapides Regional Medical Center
Conveniently located in downtown Alexandria and easily accessible from throughout Central Louisiana, we offer a wide range of healthcare services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Bill Davis
Chief Financial Officer
Lauren Sullivan, PHR
Human Resources Business Partner
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