Vascular Technologist Job at LCMC Health
LCMC Health
We are a New Orleans-based, non-profit health system on a mission: to provide the best possible care for every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond, and to put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. And that means we do things a little differently around here.
Treating people like family is the LCMC Health way, and it always has been. Founded by Louisiana's first freestanding children's hospital, we have grown into a healthcare system that is built to serve the unique needs of our communities and families.
Today, we offer six hospital locations: Children's Hospital New Orleans, East Jefferson General Hospital, New Orleans East Hospital, Touro, University Medical Center New Orleans, and West Jefferson Medical Center. We also offer a network of urgent care centers across the greater New Orleans area. With over 2,800 physicians specializing in everything from head to toe, our community can count on us to provide the right care, right where they need it.
UMC
University Medical Center New Orleans is the academic medical center of LCMC Health and the ultimate expression of a nearly 300-year legacy of serving the people of New Orleans and South Louisiana. With our academic partners, including Louisiana State University and Tulane University Schools of Medicine, we are training the next generation of healthcare professionals and leading research to find tomorrow's cures and treatments. From expert primary care and the widest variety of specialty care to cutting edge emergency care and the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center, UMC offers the area the widest breadth of healthcare services.
We are looking for medical professionals who are just as passionate as we are about providing the best medical care in the safest environment. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. Whether you're a seasoned healthcare professional or just starting out, a career at UMC places you at the center of a dynamic community of providers, learners and staff with a singular focus on patient-centric care. We offer a state-of-the-art facility with breakthrough technology, and professionals committed to helping our community become healthier.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Why a Great Place to Work:
You’re more than your job. Everyone is. And that’s what makes you great at your job—all the little extras you bring to work every day, the things that make you you. At LCMC Health we value those things about you, because we know that all those little extras add up to extraordinary. And we’ve built a culture that supports and celebrates the extraordinary. You’ll see it when you come to work here, in the spirit of our places and the faces of our people. And every patient we heal, every family we comfort, every life we improve is the outcome of countless little extras adding up to an extraordinary result. Join LCMC Health, and you’ll find that our everyday makes it easy to live your extraordinary.
Essential Functions:
The Vascular Xray Technologist Associate 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.
Demonstrates proficiency and quality in procedures according to departmental policy and procedure in technical performance of x-ray and angiography:
Assigned duties are required to be accepted and performed according to departmental protocols.
Selects appropriate techniques, labels and marks digital films correctly. Applies knowledge of the principle of scrubbing circulating, X-ray and hemodynamic monitoring techniques. Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of all cath lab / specials equipment. Operates the Medrad injector and Radiology equipment.
Demonstrates safety and job knowledge by maintaining radiation exposure ALARA and operates x-ray devices with and according to safety protocols:
X-ray badges are maintained according to policy and employees are aware of results badges.
Maintains good radiation safety and in services are provided by Cardiovascular/X-ray Tech as needed.
Is accurate with x-ray dosage and time of exposure.
Ensures that radiation equipment is tested at the appropriate intervals so that exposure to patients and coworkers is kept to the lowest levels.
Professional Development:
Maintains current license with LSRT and be ARRT eligible.
Maintains current Certificate for Basic Life Support.
Customer Service:
Coordinates work schedule with Departmental Director and/or scheduling desk to assure workload coverage.
Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the Cardiology department.
Maintains a daily log of patients seen / completes exam billing forms.
Maintains equipment and work area and maintains adequate supplies.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications:
Education and/or years experience required:
Graduate of a Committee of Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA)
Two years experience working as a radiographic technologist or equivalent.
Experienced radiographer with competency in special imaging techniques demonstrating vascular and anatomical structures.
Experience in Scrubbing interventional cases
Strong Understanding of Hemodynamics
Licensure/Certifications required:
Basic Life Support Certification Required
Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT)
ACLS Certification
Recommend RCIS to be completed in two years of hire
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.
Why a Great Place to Work:
You’re more than your job. Everyone is. And that’s what makes you great at your job—all the little extras you bring to work every day, the things that make you you. At LCMC Health we value those things about you, because we know that all those little extras add up to extraordinary. And we’ve built a culture that supports and celebrates the extraordinary. You’ll see it when you come to work here, in the spirit of our places and the faces of our people. And every patient we heal, every family we comfort, every life we improve is the outcome of countless little extras adding up to an extraordinary result. Join LCMC Health, and you’ll find that our everyday makes it easy to live your extraordinary.
Essential Functions:
The Vascular Xray Technologist Associate 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.
Demonstrates proficiency and quality in procedures according to departmental policy and procedure in technical performance of x-ray and angiography:
Assigned duties are required to be accepted and performed according to departmental protocols.
Selects appropriate techniques, labels and marks digital films correctly. Applies knowledge of the principle of scrubbing circulating, X-ray and hemodynamic monitoring techniques. Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of all cath lab / specials equipment. Operates the Medrad injector and Radiology equipment.
Demonstrates safety and job knowledge by maintaining radiation exposure ALARA and operates x-ray devices with and according to safety protocols:
X-ray badges are maintained according to policy and employees are aware of results badges.
Maintains good radiation safety and in services are provided by Cardiovascular/X-ray Tech as needed.
Is accurate with x-ray dosage and time of exposure.
Ensures that radiation equipment is tested at the appropriate intervals so that exposure to patients and coworkers is kept to the lowest levels.
Professional Development:
Maintains current license with LSRT and be ARRT eligible.
Maintains current Certificate for Basic Life Support.
Customer Service:
Coordinates work schedule with Departmental Director and/or scheduling desk to assure workload coverage.
Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the Cardiology department.
Maintains a daily log of patients seen / completes exam billing forms.
Maintains equipment and work area and maintains adequate supplies.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications:
Education and/or years experience required:
Graduate of a Committee of Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA)
Two years experience working as a radiographic technologist or equivalent.
Experienced radiographer with competency in special imaging techniques demonstrating vascular and anatomical structures.
Experience in Scrubbing interventional cases
Strong Understanding of Hemodynamics
Licensure/Certifications required:
Basic Life Support Certification Required
Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT)
ACLS Certification
Recommend RCIS to be completed in two years of hire
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.
Why a Great Place to Work:
You’re more than your job. Everyone is. And that’s what makes you great at your job—all the little extras you bring to work every day, the things that make you you. At LCMC Health we value those things about you, because we know that all those little extras add up to extraordinary. And we’ve built a culture that supports and celebrates the extraordinary. You’ll see it when you come to work here, in the spirit of our places and the faces of our people. And every patient we heal, every family we comfort, every life we improve is the outcome of countless little extras adding up to an extraordinary result. Join LCMC Health, and you’ll find that our everyday makes it easy to live your extraordinary.
Essential Functions:
The Vascular Xray Technologist Associate 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.
Demonstrates proficiency and quality in procedures according to departmental policy and procedure in technical performance of x-ray and angiography:
Assigned duties are required to be accepted and performed according to departmental protocols.
Selects appropriate techniques, labels and marks digital films correctly. Applies knowledge of the principle of scrubbing circulating, X-ray and hemodynamic monitoring techniques. Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of all cath lab / specials equipment. Operates the Medrad injector and Radiology equipment.
Demonstrates safety and job knowledge by maintaining radiation exposure ALARA and operates x-ray devices with and according to safety protocols:
X-ray badges are maintained according to policy and employees are aware of results badges.
Maintains good radiation safety and in services are provided by Cardiovascular/X-ray Tech as needed.
Is accurate with x-ray dosage and time of exposure.
Ensures that radiation equipment is tested at the appropriate intervals so that exposure to patients and coworkers is kept to the lowest levels.
Professional Development:
Maintains current license with LSRT and be ARRT eligible.
Maintains current Certificate for Basic Life Support.
Customer Service:
Coordinates work schedule with Departmental Director and/or scheduling desk to assure workload coverage.
Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the Cardiology department.
Maintains a daily log of patients seen / completes exam billing forms.
Maintains equipment and work area and maintains adequate supplies.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications:
Education and/or years experience required:
Graduate of a Committee of Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA)
Two years experience working as a radiographic technologist or equivalent.
Experienced radiographer with competency in special imaging techniques demonstrating vascular and anatomical structures.
Experience in Scrubbing interventional cases
Strong Understanding of Hemodynamics
Licensure/Certifications required:
Basic Life Support Certification Required
Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT)
ACLS Certification
Recommend RCIS to be completed in two years of hire
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.
Why a Great Place to Work:
You’re more than your job. Everyone is. And that’s what makes you great at your job—all the little extras you bring to work every day, the things that make you you. At LCMC Health we value those things about you, because we know that all those little extras add up to extraordinary. And we’ve built a culture that supports and celebrates the extraordinary. You’ll see it when you come to work here, in the spirit of our places and the faces of our people. And every patient we heal, every family we comfort, every life we improve is the outcome of countless little extras adding up to an extraordinary result. Join LCMC Health, and you’ll find that our everyday makes it easy to live your extraordinary.
Essential Functions:
The Vascular Xray Technologist Associate 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.
Demonstrates proficiency and quality in procedures according to departmental policy and procedure in technical performance of x-ray and angiography:
Assigned duties are required to be accepted and performed according to departmental protocols.
Selects appropriate techniques, labels and marks digital films correctly. Applies knowledge of the principle of scrubbing circulating, X-ray and hemodynamic monitoring techniques. Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of all cath lab / specials equipment. Operates the Medrad injector and Radiology equipment.
Demonstrates safety and job knowledge by maintaining radiation exposure ALARA and operates x-ray devices with and according to safety protocols:
X-ray badges are maintained according to policy and employees are aware of results badges.
Maintains good radiation safety and in services are provided by Cardiovascular/X-ray Tech as needed.
Is accurate with x-ray dosage and time of exposure.
Ensures that radiation equipment is tested at the appropriate intervals so that exposure to patients and coworkers is kept to the lowest levels.
Professional Development:
Maintains current license with LSRT and be ARRT eligible.
Maintains current Certificate for Basic Life Support.
Customer Service:
Coordinates work schedule with Departmental Director and/or scheduling desk to assure workload coverage.
Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the Cardiology department.
Maintains a daily log of patients seen / completes exam billing forms.
Maintains equipment and work area and maintains adequate supplies.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications:
Education and/or years experience required:
Graduate of a Committee of Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA)
Two years experience working as a radiographic technologist or equivalent.
Experienced radiographer with competency in special imaging techniques demonstrating vascular and anatomical structures.
Experience in Scrubbing interventional cases
Strong Understanding of Hemodynamics
Licensure/Certifications required:
Basic Life Support Certification Required
Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT)
ACLS Certification
Recommend RCIS to be completed in two years of hire
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.
Why a Great Place to Work:
You’re more than your job. Everyone is. And that’s what makes you great at your job—all the little extras you bring to work every day, the things that make you you. At LCMC Health we value those things about you, because we know that all those little extras add up to extraordinary. And we’ve built a culture that supports and celebrates the extraordinary. You’ll see it when you come to work here, in the spirit of our places and the faces of our people. And every patient we heal, every family we comfort, every life we improve is the outcome of countless little extras adding up to an extraordinary result. Join LCMC Health, and you’ll find that our everyday makes it easy to live your extraordinary.
Essential Functions:
The Vascular Xray Technologist Associate 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.
Demonstrates proficiency and quality in procedures according to departmental policy and procedure in technical performance of x-ray and angiography:
Assigned duties are required to be accepted and performed according to departmental protocols.
Selects appropriate techniques, labels and marks digital films correctly. Applies knowledge of the principle of scrubbing circulating, X-ray and hemodynamic monitoring techniques. Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of all cath lab / specials equipment. Operates the Medrad injector and Radiology equipment.
Demonstrates safety and job knowledge by maintaining radiation exposure ALARA and operates x-ray devices with and according to safety protocols:
X-ray badges are maintained according to policy and employees are aware of results badges.
Maintains good radiation safety and in services are provided by Cardiovascular/X-ray Tech as needed.
Is accurate with x-ray dosage and time of exposure.
Ensures that radiation equipment is tested at the appropriate intervals so that exposure to patients and coworkers is kept to the lowest levels.
Professional Development:
Maintains current license with LSRT and be ARRT eligible.
Maintains current Certificate for Basic Life Support.
Customer Service:
Coordinates work schedule with Departmental Director and/or scheduling desk to assure workload coverage.
Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the Cardiology department.
Maintains a daily log of patients seen / completes exam billing forms.
Maintains equipment and work area and maintains adequate supplies.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications:
Education and/or years experience required:
Graduate of a Committee of Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA)
Two years experience working as a radiographic technologist or equivalent.
Experienced radiographer with competency in special imaging techniques demonstrating vascular and anatomical structures.
Experience in Scrubbing interventional cases
Strong Understanding of Hemodynamics
Licensure/Certifications required:
Basic Life Support Certification Required
Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT)
ACLS Certification
Recommend RCIS to be completed in two years of hire
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.
Why a Great Place to Work:
You’re more than your job. Everyone is. And that’s what makes you great at your job—all the little extras you bring to work every day, the things that make you you. At LCMC Health we value those things about you, because we know that all those little extras add up to extraordinary. And we’ve built a culture that supports and celebrates the extraordinary. You’ll see it when you come to work here, in the spirit of our places and the faces of our people. And every patient we heal, every family we comfort, every life we improve is the outcome of countless little extras adding up to an extraordinary result. Join LCMC Health, and you’ll find that our everyday makes it easy to live your extraordinary.
Essential Functions:
The Vascular Xray Technologist Associate 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.
Demonstrates proficiency and quality in procedures according to departmental policy and procedure in technical performance of x-ray and angiography:
Assigned duties are required to be accepted and performed according to departmental protocols.
Selects appropriate techniques, labels and marks digital films correctly. Applies knowledge of the principle of scrubbing circulating, X-ray and hemodynamic monitoring techniques. Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of all cath lab / specials equipment. Operates the Medrad injector and Radiology equipment.
Demonstrates safety and job knowledge by maintaining radiation exposure ALARA and operates x-ray devices with and according to safety protocols:
X-ray badges are maintained according to policy and employees are aware of results badges.
Maintains good radiation safety and in services are provided by Cardiovascular/X-ray Tech as needed.
Is accurate with x-ray dosage and time of exposure.
Ensures that radiation equipment is tested at the appropriate intervals so that exposure to patients and coworkers is kept to the lowest levels.
Professional Development:
Maintains current license with LSRT and be ARRT eligible.
Maintains current Certificate for Basic Life Support.
Customer Service:
Coordinates work schedule with Departmental Director and/or scheduling desk to assure workload coverage.
Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the Cardiology department.
Maintains a daily log of patients seen / completes exam billing forms.
Maintains equipment and work area and maintains adequate supplies.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications:
Education and/or years experience required:
Graduate of a Committee of Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA)
Two years experience working as a radiographic technologist or equivalent.
Experienced radiographer with competency in special imaging techniques demonstrating vascular and anatomical structures.
Experience in Scrubbing interventional cases
Strong Understanding of Hemodynamics
Licensure/Certifications required:
Basic Life Support Certification Required
Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT)
ACLS Certification
Recommend RCIS to be completed in two years of hire
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.
WORK SHIFT:
This job description 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.
LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Application for Employment
It is the policy of all member hospitals and facilities of the LCMC Health System (Louisiana Children’s Medical Center, Children’s Hospital of New Orleans, Touro Infirmary, University Medical Center New Orleans, New Orleans East Hospital, and West Jefferson Medical Center as well as its centers of health care and physician services, East Jefferson General Hospital, Woldenberg Village, Crescent City Physician Inc., and New Orleans Physician Services) to provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other protected status in regard to any position for which the employee or applicant may qualify.
Instructions to Applicant
1. You must fully and accurately complete the Application for employment. Incomplete applications will not be considered. LCMC Health and its members may use the information given in the application to investigate the applicant's previous employment and background.
2. The Application for Employment will be considered inactive after 180 days. If you wish to be considered after that time, you must complete a new Application for Employment.
3. If you are hired, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.
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