Radiology Technologist 1

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.  

Responsibilities

1. Patient Care
1. 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. Provides patient privacy
and confidentiality. Practices standard precautions and follows
appropriate procedures when in contact with patient in isolation.
Documents required information in appropriate records.
2. Equipment Operation
1. 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).
3. Quality
1. 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.
4. Other duties as needed.
1. Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
2. Performs duties of Radiology Transporter when necessary.

Qualifications

Education

• Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training; Graduate of a Joint

Licensure/Certification

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) and current Louisiana

• Basic Life Support (BLS)

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 I Trauma Center
* A freestanding Children's Hospital [https://ololchildrens.org/]
* 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
[https://ololrmc.com/location/assumption-community-hospital]
* Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University [https://www.franu.edu/]
* Our Lady of the Lake Ascension
[https://ololrmc.com/about-us/our-lady-of-the-lake-ascension], a 78-bed,
community hospital providing emergency, inpatient, outpatient, and surgical
services to Ascension Parish and surrounding areas

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 FMOL Health, Our Lady of the Lake is consistently awarded for
compassionate care, clinical expertise, leading edge technology and innovation.