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LCMC Health · 3 months ago

X-ray Tech

New Orleans Physician Services

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

LCMC Health is a community-focused healthcare provider dedicated to delivering exceptional care. The X-ray Technologist Lead is responsible for performing various X-ray procedures, overseeing technologists, ensuring equipment maintenance, and maintaining compliance with safety standards.

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Responsibilities

Performs duties directly involved with a variety of general Xray procedures

Applies ionizing radiation or other forms of energy, following sterile technique to scrub into procedures, and the ability to document relevant case information in the case log

Requires independent judgment and use of critical thinking skills, and with ingenuity and initiative essential to successful completion of the procedure and satisfaction of the physician

Oversees the technologists and ancillary personnel and recommends scheduling of personnel

Assures a smooth patient flow

Ensures exam scheduling, equipment maintenance, and JCAHO compliance

Provides clinical services according to radiology practice standards to ensure optimal department functions

Oversees and demonstrates skills and knowledge in use of all x-ray equipment and performance of all x-ray protocols and procedures

Oversees and demonstrates technical proficiency in producing high quality scans demonstrating the requested anatomical part within the appropriate length of time for the procedure type

Demonstrates a satisfactory working knowledge of PACS/RIS

Reviews scans with the Radiologist as to important anatomical detail and areas of abnormalities

Accomplishes all positions that are related to each procedure and applies immobilization devices for patient comfort

Selects proper technique factor and produces images of desired quality

Performs calibration test to satisfy density factors and to meet correct specifications prior to utilization

Performs proper warming up procedures in a manner that will not result in damage to equipment

Understands and applies Radiation Protection procedures daily to eliminate excessive radiation to the patient and other individuals in the room

Demonstrates borders on all images and uses collimation devices to eliminate excessive radiation

Assists in delivery of care and accepts responsibility of authority

Arms the syringe and assists the physician in the delivery of contrast media without error

Arms the injector for delivery of contrast media, has a general knowledge of the injector and is able to identify malfunctions and corrective action

Recognizes life threatening situations and acts accordingly to assist members of the health care team

Transports patients as necessary and transfers patients to the table

Assists in the use of a variety of equipment or procedures not routinely taught

Assists and evaluates students and supports personnel in their activities to ensure proper care is provided without deficiencies in the film quality or complaints

Seeks additional information as needed and makes suggestions to improve the established manual

Seeks assistance for complex or non-routine learning needs from appropriate authority

Participates in sterile technique presentations and applies daily

Appropriately documents the procedure in the case event log ensuring appropriate chronology of events and a complete record of all supplies utilized

Ensures all films are properly identified in accordance with the department policy

Documents in a timely fashion all pertinent information relative to the patient's care and charges accordingly

Inspects, maintains, and cleans all equipment on a daily basis in a manner that will not cause damage or excessive wear

Ensures that all equipment is properly secured which will not produce loss or damage while not in use

Ensures that the Director is informed of any situation that may produce staff, patient, or physician complaint

Provides daily assignment of Technologists in order to expedite workflow

Provides monthly call schedule to Director and Hospital operator

Provides instruction and training to all new employees

Ensures that all on the job injuries are documented and forwarded via proper channels on the same day they occur

Works closely with the department’s Director to formulate protocols and charges on any new procedure

Qualification

Licensed Radiology TechnicianRadiography CertificationBasic Life SupportPACS/RIS knowledgeX-ray equipment proficiencyGeneral medical terminologyAnatomyPhysiology knowledgeManual dexterityBasic computer skills

Required

2 years of Xray experience

Basic Life Support HeartSaver & First Aid through the American Heart Association

Licensed Radiology Technician through the Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners

Radiography Certification through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist

Knowledge of general and anatomy and physiology, Radiation properties of x-ray and fluoroscopy equipment, etc

General medical terminology knowledge and ability to administer Basic Life Support

Knowledge of state laws regarding licensure

Ability to properly place monitoring devices on patients, position patients on table and use manual dexterity to properly position camera head

Ability to utilize basic computer and data entry skills

Company

LCMC Health

LCMC Health is a provider of hospitals, medical centers & health centers for healthcare, medical diagnostics and treatment.

Founded in 2009

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.lcmchealth.org/

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