Opelousas General Health System · 3 months ago
Radiology Tech
Opelousas, LA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelOpelousas General Health System is a healthcare provider seeking a Radiology Tech to perform diagnostic and fluoroscopic examinations. The role involves prioritizing patient care, ensuring quality imaging, and adhering to safety procedures.
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Responsibilities
Aids in scheduling X-Ray examinations and other radiographic procedures if necessary
Performs all radiology imaging procedures
Assists in transporting patients when necessary
Performs all X-Ray diagnostic exams
Presents in-service according to schedule and provides documentation of the same to the Manager of Radiology
Reports service for maintenance of Medical Imaging and other equipment as necessary
Maintains the cleanliness of X-Ray equipment
Places patient at ease and explains to him / her what will be occurring and then performs initial evaluation of patient though AIDET
Establishes patient I.D. and history with patient records in chart
Builds rapport with patient so that he/she can feel staff concern
Should obtain accurate patient history while attempting to relieve patient anxiety
Demonstrates respect for patient modesty
Insures that patients are properly dressed
Explains to patients that all metal snaps and jewelry are to removed for a quality exam to be performed
Sees that patients are properly clothed and covered for exam
Positions each patient in a manner which prevents unnecessary pain and discomfort
Each patient should be comfortable with their dignity preserved
Should be mindful of the patient’s condition and attitude
Ensures the quality of patient imaging by making the proper technical settings on the radiographic equipment used
Should always provide the Radiologist with quality diagnostic information, placing name, date, ordering physician, time, markers, and technologist’s initials on film, along with 'Opelousas General Health System, Opelousas, Louisiana'
Observes all radiology and radiation safety procedures benefiting both the patient and the technologist
Informs each patient that safety procedures have been established to protect him / her
Observes all Radiology safety policy and procedures
Completes allow work tasks with great consideration for time and quality of patient care
Should set personal goals to achieve maximum productivity with the utmost quality in patient care
Assists others in their work tasks if needed
Volunteers assistance in other areas of the Department if needed and makes the Department more productive while improving the quality of care given
Shows care in maintaining equipment that she / we works with so that quality examinations can be reproduced on an consistent basis
Reports any malfunctions to the Manager of Radiology, or the Senior Supervising Technologist, while removing this equipment from use, if necessary
Assists in keeping entire Department clean, not seeing this as someone else’s duty exclusively
Assists all staff members in keeping Department clean and observes all infection control policies and procedures
Exercises care in preparing set-up procedure trays and materials used in examinations
Used techniques and materials as approved by the Medical Director
Ensures that all employee/patient related incidents are reported to the Manager of Radiology, or the Senior Supervising Technologist
Ensures the reporting of potential safety hazards to assure patient and employee safety
Ensures the reporting of all allergic reactions to the Radiologist on duty immediately
Insures that all patient IV problems are reported to the patient’s charge nurse/radiology nurse/nursing supervisor
Performs and carry out other reasonable requests or duties which may be assigned from time to time
Supervises and evaluate LSU-E students
Pursues appropriate continuing education and obtains required education credits as mandated by credentialing organizations and OGHS to include CPR Certification
Participates in the collection of data for QC, QA, CQI, and JCAHO Planning
Additional responsibilities for specific QC duties on an as needed basis
Provides data as needed
Maintains knowledge of and observes universal precautions within the standards practice of care
Demonstrates competencies in all age categories
Utilizes, follows and refers to the Policy and Procedure Manual and Procedure Protocol of all modalities, as well as following the OGHS Employee Handbook of Personnel Policies
Cleans all detectors within the Radiology Department after each use
Qualification
Required
Certificate in Radiologic Technology required
LSRT, ARRT and CPR required
Preferred
Associates degree preferred
Benefits
Excellent Benefits: click here for more details
Company
Opelousas General Health System
Opelousas General Health System is a 286-bed full service medical center.
Founded in 1957
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Late StageLeadership Team
Ginger Mouton, RHIA, CHC
Chief Compliance & Privacy Officer
Tim Marks
Chief Population Health & Clinical Integration Officer
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