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Job Title: X-ray Technologist
Part of a larger, well-known medical system, X-ray Technologists tend to love this facility and feel right at home with a team of supportive caregivers.
Eager for the next chapter in your X-ray Tech career? Enjoy taking on a position in a New Orleans, LA facility with a quick turnaround for placement.
Benefits:
- Flexible Day, Night, or Weekend Schedule
- Medical, Vision, Dental, and 401(k)
- Guaranteed Weekly Direct Deposit
- 24/7 Clinical Services Team & Unparalleled Support
- Bonus Programs available
Job Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- 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 patients 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.
Compensation Details:
$31 Hourly Wage
Salary : $31
