Your job is more than a job.

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. 

 

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

Demonstrates a satisfactory working knowledge of PACS and if needed reviews scans with the Radiologists as to important anatomic detail and areas of abnormalities. Confirms patient identity, body part, and body side for every patient prior to the procedure.

Administers sound patient care practices according to department and hospital policies, to ensure the safety of the patient: Communicates effectively with patient to obtain clinical history/informed consent from patient or patient’s chart to assist the physician in optimizing the performance and interpretation of the examination. Explains procedure to patients/families and answers any questions to ease anxiety and assure patient cooperation. Demonstrates the ability to recognize clinical and/or emergent problems that may interfere with exams and take appropriate action to resolve them and produce the most desirable outcome. Responds and follows up on critical test findings. Acquires and evaluates patient lab values to make sure they are within normal limits (BUN, CR, pregnancy, glucose) when applicable.

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 and mechanical hazards. Troubleshoots malfunctions, immediately reports dangerous conditions to the appropriate person. Maintains work area in a clean, orderly fashion. Checks stock supply levels, maintains supplies at par level and displays an effort in supply maintenance and utilization. Cleans and disinfects equipment maintains supply of linen in the room.

Maintains quality control checks in accordance with policy requirements: Participates in department QC and PI programs, follows up on all deficiencies. Maintains proper sterile technique for procedures, Practices aseptic techniques and always washes hands before and after each patient contact. Strictly adheres to the hospital policy on body substance isolation. Always wears film badge while on duty, follows departmental policy for badge results.

Completes ancillary tasks to ensure efficient and consistent departmental operations: Consistently, accurately and legibly records the required information on the requisition. Performs other routine clerical duties as assigned. Inputs and verifies all data in PACS/RADIANT.

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

Appropriate Clinical Training in a Radiologic Technologist program and healthcare experience as a radiology tech is preferred.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Current certificate in Basic Life Support from American Heart Association.

Current active Radiology Technician License from the Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners.

Eligible for Radiology Certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist.

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.     

Sign-On Bonus Available!7:00am-3:30pm, apply for more details and shift opportunities!

WORK SHIFT:

Variable Hours (United States of America)

LCMC Health is a community. 

Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary

Children’s Hospital, at the heart of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for expert children’s health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast. Learn more about Children’s Hospital’s 40+ specialties and our national ranking by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Children's Hospital

Your extras

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.

 

Simple things make the difference. 

1.    To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information. 

2.    To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background.  

3.    To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed. 

4.    To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.