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The Vascular Xray Technologist provides patient care in the course of x-ray diagnostic and therapeutic angiography procedures. Responsible to operate the support equipment, computers, and x-ray emitting devices to ensure technical success of the procedures. These x-ray emitting devices are operated in accordance with policies and procedures and delineated by the Radiation Safety Officer. Works closely with medical doctors, nurses, and O.R. technologists under the direction of the Medical Chief of Cardiology. This position requires independent judgment, with ingenuity and initiative essential to the satisfaction of the physician.
Independence, ingenuity, and initiative, that’s what you bring as a Vascular Xray Technologist. But you also recognize and respect working as a team as you consider the uniqueness and expertise of each physician and co-worker. Afterall, you share a common goal, your patient, and so operating complex technology, applying ionizing radiation or other forms of energy, analyzing blood and oxygen flow is not a skill you take lightly. You know the results could hold the key to your patient's vascular issue or disorder.
You put yourself in the shoes of your patient and approach each step in solving the medical mystery as if it were you or your family member on that table. So, how could you NOT give that little extra in everything you do? And how could we NOT love that about you?
Your experiences, your knowledge, your skills, your empathy, your compassion, your personality, all of it adds up to you. And we’re excited to get to know you and find out what you’ll bring to this specialized vascular technologist role.
Your Everyday
Apply immobilization devices for patient comfort, select proper techniques, produce images of desired quality, and demonstrate borders on all images using collimation devices to eliminate excessive radiation and provide radiation protection not exceeding standards set by the National Committee on Radiation.
Assist physician in the delivery of contrast media without error, arming the injector for delivery of contrast media, identifying malfunctions and taking corrective action.
Seek assistance for complex or non-routine learning needs, guidance, or inability to complete tasks as needed.
Recognize clinical and/or emergent problems that may interfere with exams a recognize life threatening situations assisting members of the health care team.
Process film, subtraction print and/or film duplication, support darkroom personnel in their absence, ensure that all film is properly identified/recorded and transferred to the file room within (1) hour upon completion of exam.
Accept Lead Tech responsibility in their absence
Assist and evaluate students and support personnel in their activities to ensure proper care is provided without deficiencies in the film quality and/or complaints.
Inspect, maintain, secure, and clean all equipment, remove/report damaged equipment to appropriate personnel for corrective action.
Perform proper warming up procedures and calibration test to ensure accuracy, satisfy density factors and meet correct specifications prior to utilization to guarantee no discrepancies in the results.
Maintain and advocate a safe environment for everyone and follow all quality control checks.
Ensure continuity of care, efficient throughput, consistent communications, and an exceptional experience for every patient.
Contribute to the team by assisting others without being asked.
The Must-Haves
EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
1 year of experience in X-ray, Cath Lab, or radiology special procedures training.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Radiologic Technologist license by the Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners. (LSRT)
Cardio/Vascular Interventional Radiology Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) (R)(VI)(CV)
American Heart Association, BLS.
WORK SHIFT:
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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 doYou are welcome here.
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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.
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