Cat Scan Technologist

LCMC Health

We are a New Orleans-based, non-profit health system on a mission: to provide the best possible care for every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond, and to put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. And that means we do things a little differently around here.

Treating people like family is the LCMC Health way, and it always has been. Founded by Louisiana's first freestanding children's hospital, we have grown into a healthcare system that is built to serve the unique needs of our communities and families.

Today, we offer six hospital locations: Children's Hospital New Orleans, East Jefferson General Hospital, New Orleans East Hospital, Touro, University Medical Center New Orleans, and West Jefferson Medical Center.

We also offer a network of urgent care centers across the greater New Orleans area. With over 2,800 physicians specializing in everything from head to toe, our community can count on us to provide the right care, right where they need it.

CHNOLA

Children's Hospital of New Orleans is a leader in Pediatric care throughout the Southeast region. We are seeking a dynamic Job Title in the Department. The mission of making care available to all children has allowed Children's to grow as an organization.

Children's Hospital is a 247-bed, not-for-profit medical center offering the most advanced pediatric care for children from birth to 21 years. With over 40 pediatric specialties and more than 400 physicians, it is the only full-service hospital exclusively for children in Louisiana and the Gulf South. We invite you to experience the magic of Children's Hospital.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Why a Great Place to Work

At LCMC Health we help you to lean into your calling by leaning in with you, ensuring you have the resources to do your job as only you can.

And that begins with receiving the support you need to thrive and grow, which looks different for each person. Living out our commitment to inclusion requires providing benefits that are as diverse and unique as our workforce. It's a responsibility we take seriously.

Because we don't just serve the New Orleans community-we're at the beating heart of it. Whether by offering community health services or making medical innovations more accessible, LCMC Health is bringing a culture of wellness to the communities that matter to you.

When you know you're making an authentic impact, you give a little extra to every day-as a person, with your team, in your community-and that's one of the reasons why you'll be a perfect fit at LCMC Health, where giving a little something extra is at the heart of everything we do.

Sign-On Bonus Available!

Multiple Shift Opportunities Available Upon Request!!

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

GENERAL DUTIES

Promotes Quality: Assures that a safe environment is kept for all employees and patients.

Consistently wears film badge and protective lead. Actively participates in departmental performance improvement activities. Assists in the development of action plans to correct identified deficiencies. Provides ongoing technical quality assurance/improvement by routinely assessing team member imaging and addressing deficiencies positively and in a timely manner.

Confirms patient identity, body part, and body side for every patient prior to the procedure. Performs all procedures per approved and requested standards.

Positions patients as determined for specific studies, specific ages, and specific conditions. Provides immobilization as required. Selects proper technical factors on an individual patient basis.

Selects and operates equipment as directed. Provides radiation protection to patients and assistants in accordance with prescribed safety standards, e.g. ALARA.

In situations where communication skills are absent or limited, the technologist must encourage understanding and cooperation by preparing the patient and the family before, during, and after procedures.

The Technologist must be able to gently persuade the patient to effectively work with them and ease fear and anxiety during imaging procedures.

Assists physician in administering contrast media and with exams. Assists in the diagnosis of disease by consulting with Radiologists.

Processes and sends images to PACS. Documents information per established guidelines. Ensures compliance with all safety regulations to guarantee protection of patients, staff, and visitors.

Demonstrates pediatric-specific skills and knowledge to perform all procedures using appropriate techniques and methods to produce high quality exams while ensuring patient comfort and protection.

Responsible for designated work area (supplies, cleaning rooms). Reports equipment malfunctions immediately. Takes initiative and uses independent judgment.

Assists in performing first aid when necessary. Practices sterile technique and prevents cross contamination. Maintains inventory of supplies and orders as needed.

Maintains equipment, exam rooms and work areas in a neat and safe condition to ensure the safety of the patients and employees. Checks and inspects the suite, equipment and accessories daily for physical or mechanical hazards. Performs required daily equipment checks.

Troubleshoots equipment. Cleans and disinfects equipment. Escalates to the Director as needed to avoid and resolve equipment downtime.

Attends mandatory In-service Education Classes (TB, Hepatitis, Infection Control, Hospital Safety, Back Tips, and Fire & Electrical). Adheres to OSHA standards by donning required personal protective equipment (PPE) to maintain a safe working environment. Participates in meetings concerning the Radiology Department.

Reports to Radiology Director and communicates daily activities and any updates pertinent to department affairs. Performs other duties as assigned to support the duties and responsibilities of the job and operational needs of the department.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Licensed by LSRTBE as a General Radiographer or have an LSRTBE temporary permit as a General Radiographer.

Registered by ARRT (R) (CT)

Basic Life Support (BLS) required from the American Heart Association

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.

WORK SHIFT:

Variable Hours (United States of America)

This job description 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.

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will 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.

Application for Employment

It is the policy of all member hospitals and facilities of the LCMC Health System (Louisiana Children's Medical Center, Children's Hospital of New Orleans, Touro Infirmary, University Medical Center New Orleans, New Orleans East Hospital, and West Jefferson Medical Center as well as its centers of health care and physician services, East Jefferson General Hospital, Woldenberg Village, Crescent City Physician Inc., and New Orleans Physician Services) to provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other protected status in regard to any position for which the employee or applicant may qualify.

Instructions to Applicant

1.You must fully and accurately complete the Application for employment. Incomplete applications will not be considered. LCMC Health and its members may use the information given in the application to investigate the applicant's previous employment and background.

2.The Application for Employment will be considered inactive after 180 days. If you wish to be considered after that time, you must complete a new Application for Employment.

3.If you are hired, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.