LCMC Health·New Orleans, Louisiana
The Radiologic Technologist performs high-quality x-ray exams and ensures optimal department function according to practice standards. Responsibilities include administering patient care, maintaining equipment safety, and managing clinical data in PACS/RADIANT.
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The Radiologic Technologist provides clinical services according to radiology practice standards to ensure optimal department functions: Demonstrates skills and knowledge in use of all x-ray equipment and performance of all x-ray protocols and procedures.
Demonstrates technical proficiency in producing high quality exams within the appropriate length of time for procedure. $10,000 Sign on Bonus M-F, 6:30am-3pm.
Day to Day 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 and 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.
Must Haves Education: Associates degree from an accredited institution or two-year certification program in accredited Radiologic Technology or equivalent (including training from United States Armed Forces).
Candidates must have an associate degree in Radiologic Technology and be registered by the ARRT(R). Required certifications include BLS from the American Heart Association and an active license from the Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners.
Market context
X-ray technologist roles in Louisiana are typically driven by ongoing patient imaging needs across hospitals, outpatient clinics, and urgent care settings. These positions are competitive because employers often look for an associate degree in Radiologic Technology, ARRT(R) registration, BLS certification, and an active Louisiana state license; the sign-on bonus can make timing and readiness important. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save research time, and confirm your license and certifications are current before applying.
