Radiologic Technologist PRN
Location
Specialists Hospital Shreveport, LLC - Shreveport
Type
PRN
- Performs intraoperative imaging with portable x-ray machine or c-arm to assist in surgery and pain management.
- Prepares trays for pain management utilizing sterile technique.
- Prepares patients for radiologic procedures. Takes x-rays following established procedures for patient care and safety.
- Ensures hospital personnel are adequately protected from radiation.
- Answers phone requests for x-rays to be pulled, picked up or sent to another doctor.
- Retrieves x-rays from PACS to assist in surgery.
- Logs radiologic procedures completed.
- Ensures fluoroscopy time is documented.
- Stocks supplies and ensures all equipment is in working order.
- Cleans working area and equipment.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Knowledge of x-ray procedures and protocols.
- Knowledge of radiology equipment including safety hazards common to radiology.
- Knowledge of anatomy and physiology necessary to perform x-ray testing including body mechanics and patient movement.
- Skill to read, understand, follow written or oral instruction.
- Skill in positioning patients properly.
- Skill in identifying equipment problems and corrects or notifies maintenance.
- Ability to conduct yourself professionally during rush periods or periods of severe pressure.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, patients and families.
- Ability to communicate clearly to patients and staff.
- Graduate of accredited radiologic technician program. Maintains continuing education in radiologic program.
- Associate degree or equivalent 1 year minimum customer service experience, preferably in health care setting.
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
- State of Louisiana Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners
Specialists Hospital Shreveport is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Specialists Hospital Shreveport provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Specialists Hospital Shreveport, LLC
Specialists Hospital is proudly physician owned and is actively in involved in the Physician Owned Hospitals of America (http://www.physicianhospitals.org/) and the Louisiana Physician Owned Hospital Association (http://www.lhaonline.org/) . Specialists Hospital Shreveport located in Shreveport, Louisiana offers you state of the art treatment in orthopedic and spine surgery- all in a unique, patient-centered environment that is close to home. Whether you are undergoing an outpatient or inpatient procedure, the physicians and staff at Specialists are committed to providing you compassionate and expert care while allowing for a seamless transition from hospital to home. Specialists Hospital Shreveport is the only hospital in Louisiana that focuses solely on orthopedic, spine and spinal neurosurgery.
Company Website: www.specialistshospitalshreveport.com
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