Sobre este puesto de X-ray Technologist-PRN - New Rates! en LCMC Health
Your job is more than a job.
As a Radiologic Technologist, you play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care while producing high-quality diagnostic images that help drive accurate medical decisions. Using advanced imaging technology and your clinical expertise, you will perform a variety of radiographic procedures, ensuring patient safety, comfort, and outstanding imaging quality. Your ability to combine technical precision with compassionate care helps create a seamless experience for both patients and providers.
Why You'll Love This Role
- Operate state-of-the-art X-ray equipment and perform a wide range of imaging procedures.
- Produce high-quality diagnostic exams efficiently and accurately.
- Collaborate closely with radiologists and healthcare teams to support excellent patient outcomes.
- Make a meaningful difference in patients' lives every day through compassionate, patient-centered care.
Why LCMC Health?
At LCMC Health, we believe your calling deserves support. We invest in our team members by providing the tools, resources, and opportunities needed to thrive both personally and professionally.
We understand that well-being looks different for everyone. That's why we're committed to fostering an inclusive environment and offering benefits that reflect the diverse needs of our workforce.
As a cornerstone of the New Orleans community, we're doing more than delivering healthcare. We're advancing innovation, improving access to care, and building a culture of wellness throughout the communities we serve.
When your work creates a real impact, every day becomes more meaningful. If you're passionate about making a difference and bringing your best to patients, teammates, and the community, you'll find a rewarding home at LCMC Health.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver Exceptional Patient Care
- Verify patient identity and correct exam requirements before every procedure.
- Obtain and document relevant clinical history to support accurate exam performance and interpretation.
- Clearly explain procedures to patients and families, helping ease concerns and encourage cooperation.
- Recognize and respond appropriately to clinical or emergent situations that may impact patient care.
- Follow up on critical test findings and ensure timely communication as needed.
- Review applicable laboratory values, including BUN, creatinine, pregnancy status, and glucose levels, when required.
Perform High-Quality Imaging Procedures
- Demonstrate expertise in operating all assigned radiographic equipment and performing imaging protocols.
- Produce high-quality diagnostic images within established time standards.
- Utilize PACS and related imaging systems effectively.
- Collaborate with radiologists when additional image review or anatomical clarification is necessary.
Maintain a Safe and Efficient Environment
- Inspect imaging equipment and examination rooms daily to ensure safe operation.
- Troubleshoot equipment concerns and promptly report hazards or malfunctions.
- Maintain clean, organized exam rooms and workspaces.
- Monitor inventory levels and ensure necessary supplies are readily available.
- Clean and disinfect equipment and maintain adequate linen and supply stock.
Support Quality and Compliance Initiatives
- Participate in department quality control and performance improvement activities.
- Follow established sterile and aseptic techniques during all applicable procedures.
- Adhere to infection prevention and body substance isolation policies.
- Wear required radiation monitoring badges and comply with radiation safety standards.
Contribute to Department Operations
- Accurately complete required documentation and imaging records.
- Enter and verify patient and exam information in PACS and RADIANT systems.
- Assist with routine clerical and operational duties to support efficient departmental workflow.
Education & Experience
Preferred:
- Completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
- Previous healthcare experience as a Radiologic Technologist.
Licenses & Certifications
Required:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association
- Registered Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)
- Licensed by the Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners (LSRTBE)
The responsibilities outlined above describe the general nature and level of work performed in this role and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. LCMC Health reserves the right to modify responsibilities as needed to meet organizational and patient care needs.
WORK SHIFT:
Variable Hours (United States of America)LCMC Health is a community.
Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary
Children’s Hospital, at the heart of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for expert children’s health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast. Learn more about Children’s Hospital’s 40+ specialties and our national ranking by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Children's Hospital
Your extras
- Deliver healthcare with heart.
- Give people a reason to smile.
- Put a little love in your work.
- Be honest and real, but with compassion.
- Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
- Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
- See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
- Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
- Love what makes you, you - because we do
You are welcome here.
LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
Simple things make the difference.
1. To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information.
2. To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background.
3. To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed.
4. To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.
