Radiology Technologist 1 PRN Premium

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System
US - Louisiana - Baton Rouge
May 22, 2024

Job Summary:

Performs radiologic exams and procedures.
Provides patient privacy and confidentiality.
Ensures patient care is performed in an efficient manner, meeting standards consistent with infection control policies and OLOLRMC Standards for Service Excellence.
Responsible for the safe operation of radiologic equipment utilized in patient care and maintains current knowledge of the operation of any equipment used.

Job Requirements:

2 years of clinical training in an AMA approved program
Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training
American Registry Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) and current Louisiana Registered Radiologic license (LSRT) New Graduates, Registry Eligible for ARRT and current Louisiana Registered Radiologic license (LSRT) BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification

Patient Care Uses consistent and appropriate techniques to gather relevant information from the medical records, significant others and health care providers.
Examine radiographic requisition to verify accuracy by confirming the procedure requested or prescribed with the doctor's written orders and completeness of information (e.g.
patient history, clinical diagnosis, special instructions/comments.) Confirms patient identity.
Gathers information pertinent to determining appropriate type and dosage of contrast agent to be administered to patient and evaluates risk of adverse reaction.
Provides pre and post procedural explanation and instruction to patient and/or patient's family.
Practices standard precautions and follows appropriate procedures when in contact with patient in isolation.
Documents required information in appropriate records.

Equipment Operation Ensures all work areas and equipment are clean, disinfected and presentable.
Disposes of contaminated items in exam room preparation.
Responsible for efficient and accurate use of Radiology Information System.
and Picture Archival and communication system (PACS).

Quality Radiation Protection:
Observes and adheres to federal and state radiation safety guidelines and departmental and hospital policies and procedures pertinent to area of responsibility.
Takes appropriate precautions to minimize radiation exposure to patient, as well as, to his or herself.
Wears a personnel monitoring device while on duty (ALARA).
Image Production:
Selects equipment and accessories equipment for requested examinations, as well as immobility devices for optimal image production.
Evaluates radiographic images for diagnostic quality (positioning) and correct images, as well as processes exposed images.

Other duties as needed .
Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
Performs duties of Radiology Transporter when necessary.

About Us

Our Lady of the Lake is uniquely capable of caring for a full range of illness or injury, including those that are extremely complex, for both pediatric and adult patients.
Our family of services includes:
An 988-bed hospital and the area's only Level II Trauma Center
A freestanding Children's Hospital
A 545-provider care network covering more than 40 specialties
Two free-standing emergency rooms-Our Lady of the Lake Livingston and Our Lady of the Lake North
A network of nearly 15 urgent care clinics
Outpatient imaging and surgery centers
Assumption Community Hospital
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
Our Lady of the Lake Ascension, a 78-bed, community hospital providing emergency, inpatient, outpatient, and surgical services to Ascension Parish and surrounding area
We serve 38,000 inpatients and 820,000 outpatients annually and are committed to building a healthy community through excellence in patient care and education.
A part of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, Our Lady of the Lake is consistently awarded for compassionate care, clinical expertise, leading edge technology and innovation.

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