Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University ยท 4 months ago
Radiology Technologist 1 Urgent Care Clinic Gonzales
Gonzales, LA, United States
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelFranciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University is seeking a Radiology Technologist 1 for their Urgent Care Clinic in Gonzales. The role involves providing patient care, operating radiology equipment, ensuring quality and safety standards, and performing additional duties as necessary.
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Responsibilities
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
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)
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)
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
Performs other duties as assigned or requested
Performs duties of Radiology Transporter when necessary
Qualification
Required
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
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)
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)
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
Performs other duties as assigned or requested
Performs duties of Radiology Transporter when necessary
Company
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University is a non-profit university offering higher educational services in healthcare sciences.
Founded in 1923
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Esther M. Penns
Chief Student Affairs Officer
Recent News
2025-03-12
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