Location: | New Orleans, LA, USA | Pay Rate: | |
Pay Type: | per hour | Benefits: | None-contract position |
Employment Type: | Other |
Louisiana Nurse Staffing is looking to hire radiology technicians to join our team! We are looking for qualified radiology technicians to work in facilities in the New Orleans/Metairie area. We are looking for a skilled radiology technician to work closely with patients when performing radiologic imaging procedures.
Responsibilities:
- Completing the patients' intake process, taking patients' histories, and preparing and educating patients about the imaging procedure.
- Reviewing patients' charts and Doctors' notes before the examination, and maintaining patients' records during and after procedures.
- Preparing radiopharmaceuticals for contrast in the diagnostic images.
- Positioning patients and equipment to capture the correct area and produce clear images.
- Monitoring patients and ensuring their safety during imaging procedures.
- Calibrating the equipment to ensure clear, usable images are taken of the correct area, as specified by the Doctor.
- Logging and organizing image results, developing film, assisting with the interpretation of the radiograph results, and consulting with Radiologists to determine if other images need to be taken.
- Ensuring the proper sterilization and storage of the equipment, maintaining radiographic equipment, and reporting any equipment failures.
- Coordinating with the radiology department to schedule and complete radiographic procedures.
- Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of current radiology practices.
Radiology Technician Requirements
- An associate's or bachelor's degree in radiography or radiologic technology.
- A Louisiana state license and certification to practice.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and patient service skills.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- The ability to operate and understand radiographic technology and equipment.
- The physical stamina to stand for long periods and operate heavy machinery without assistance.
Required Credentials
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- Background Check
- BLS Basic Life Saving CPR BCLS (American Heart Association only)
- Core Competencies
- COVID Immunization/Deferral/Waiver
- Drug Screen
- Immunization - Flu Shot or Declination
- Immunization / Titer - Hep B or Declination
- Immunization / Titer - MMR
- Immunization / Titer - TDaP
- Immunization / Titer - Varicella
- Professional Certification
- Skills Checklist
- Specialty Exam
- TB Test
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