Vascular X-Ray Technologist

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Essential Functions:

The Vascular X-Ray Technologist provides patient care in the course of x-ray diagnostic and therapeutic angiography procedures. Responsible to operate the support equipment, computers, and x-ray emitting devices to ensure technical success of the procedures. These x-ray emitting devices are operated in accordance with policies and procedures and delineated by the Radiation Safety Officer. Works closely with medical doctors, nurses, and O.R. technologists under the direction of the Medical Chief of Cardiology. This position requires independent judgment, with ingenuity and initiative essential to the satisfaction of the physician.

Demonstrates proficiency and quality in procedures according to departmental policy and procedure in technical performance of x-ray and angiography:

• Assigned duties are required to be accepted and performed according to departmental protocols.

• Selects appropriate techniques, labels and marks digital films correctly. Applies knowledge of the principle of scrubbing circulating, X-ray and hemodynamic monitoring techniques. Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of all cath lab / specials equipment. Operates the Medrad injector and Radiology equipment.

Demonstrates safety and job knowledge by maintaining radiation exposure ALARA and operates x-ray devices with and according to safety protocols:

• X-ray badges are maintained according to policy and employees are aware of results badges.

• Maintains good radiation safety and in services are provided by Cardiovascular/X-ray Tech as needed.

• Is accurate with x-ray dosage and time of exposure.

• Ensures that radiation equipment is tested at the appropriate intervals so that exposure to patients and coworkers is kept to the lowest levels.

Professional Development:

• Maintains current license with LSRT and be ARRT eligible.

• Maintains current Certificate for Basic Life Support.

Customer Service:

• Coordinates work schedule with Departmental Director and/or scheduling desk to assure workload coverage.

• Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the Cardiology department.

• Maintains a daily log of patients seen / completes exam billing forms.

• Maintains equipment and work area and maintains adequate supplies.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• 1 to 2 years of experience Cath Lab or Radiology Special Procedures training (TOURO)
• 1 to 2 years of experience Cath Lab or Radiology Special Procedures training (TOURO)
• 1 year of experience General Radiology; New grads welcome - 1 year experience can be substituted for clinical rotations (UMC)
• Cath Lab experience preferred, but not required

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• Required: Associate's Degree Radiologic Technology (TOURO/UMC)
• Required: Associate's Degree Radiologic Technology (TOURO)

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Certification Name: Basic Life Support Health Care Provider

• Required

• Issuer: American Heart Association

• Licensure Speciality: Training Certification

• Entity: TOURO/UMC

• Certification Name: Basic Life Support Health Care Provider

• Required

• Issuer: American Heart Association

• Licensure Speciality: Training Certification

• Entity: TOURO

• Certification Name: Advanced Cardiac Life Support

• Required

• Issuer: American Heart Association

• Licensure Speciality: Training Certification

• Entity: UMC

• Certification Name: Radiography Certification

• Issuer: American Registry of Radiologic Technologist

• Licensure Speciality: Certification

• Entity: TOURO

• Certification Name: Radiography Certification

• Required

• Issuer: American Registry of Radiologic Technologist

• Licensure Speciality: Certification

• Entity: TOURO

• Certification Name: Radiology Technician

• Required

• Issuer: Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners

• Licensure Speciality: Licensure

• Entity: TOURO/UMC

WORK SHIFT:

Days (United States of America)

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About University Medical Center

University Medical Center, a world class academic medical center in LCMC Health's incredible community of care, is the largest medical training center for healthcare professionals in Louisiana and has long served as the region's safety net hospital for poor and underserved communities for 300+. Learn more about University Medical Center's legacy and our vision of becoming the epicenter of medical care, education, and research.

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• 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.

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