Imaging Multimodality Technologist 2 chez FMOLHS

1. Clinical skills: This will have been satisfactorily performed when…
   • Radiologic principles and theory, anatomy and pathology processes are demonstrated utilizing the most appropriate technique and/or position for optimal examinations, as demonstrated by exam results.
   • Policies and protocols are adhered to ensuring all examinations are optimized for interpretation, as demonstrated by exam results.
   • Sound radiography principles are taught to staff and students as required by organization and supervisors’ direct observation.
   • Appropriate adult/geriatric/pediatric/neonatal patient care is provided, and the technologist assesses and interprets data based on the patient's status and the age-specific needs of each individual and demonstrated this by successfully completing age-specific checklist criteria.
   • Physicians' orders, and reports are checked for inaccuracies and errors are reported to the RN or Charge Tech. The completeness and accuracy are evidenced by have no exams done without proper orders.
2. Patient/General Safety: This will have been satisfactorily performed when…
   • Effectively communicates 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, as evidenced by the exam results.
   • Procedures are explained to patients/families and technologist answers any questions to ease anxiety and assure patient cooperation, as evidenced by customer satisfaction.
   • Assistance is provided to the physician in performing a variety of examinations using standard department protocols, isolation precautions and/or sterile technique, as evidenced by physician's satisfaction.
   • Clinical and/or emergent problems that may interfere with exams are identified and take appropriate action to resolve them and produce the most desirable outcome, as evidenced by exam results and patient satisfaction.
   • Patient safety is demonstrated in department by use of side rails, braking mechanisms and patient monitoring as evidenced by risk management reports.
   • Any adverse, unsafe, or unusual condition is reported, documented, and corrected, as evidenced by the patient/employee incidence reports or department specific logbooks.
   • The understanding of IV’s, heparin locks, and central line usage as they pertain to Computed Tomography is demonstrated, as evidenced by observations by supervisor and peers.
3. Equipment Maintenance: This will have been satisfactorily performed when…
   • An orderly, safe, and clean state environment is maintained, and rooms are stocked with appropriate supplies and has always required with supplies readily available for procedures.
   • Equipment is operated according to manufacturer's specifications, and images are acquired in appropriate technique as required, as evidenced by exam results.
   • Equipment is troubleshot effectively and immediately and reports equipment problems to biomedical engineering/vendor, as evidenced by service reports.
   • The employee Performs/recognizes need for routine maintenance of all equipment to maintain consistent quality images, as evidenced by the physician satisfaction and the exam results.
4. Documentation/Communication: This will have been satisfactorily performed when…
   • Patients are correctly identified along with their files ensuring a high degree of accuracy, as evidenced by the lack of mislabeled studies.
   • Patients are tracked according to department procedures, and technologist can Identify errors and takes immediate action for corrections, as evidenced by the RIS reports.
   • The technologist participates in department/hospital performance improvement initiative, in-services, and meetings, as evidenced by attendance records.
5. Radiation safety: This will have been satisfactorily performed when…
   • Exposure readings are maintained within the ALARA limits, as evidenced by monthly radiation exposure reports.
   • Effective use of radiation protection procedures with collimation devices and protective shielding is always utilized, as evidenced by incidence reports and supervisor observation.
   • Technical factors that will effectively control the radiation dose the patient receives are modified within specified guidelines as needed.
6. Other duties as assigned: This will have been satisfactorily performed when…
   • Acts as a backup for other technologists as needed, in all imaging departments across the market.
   • Additional duties are correctly and appropriately completed within the specified time frame as required by managers/supervisors.

Experience
CT registry, MRI Registry, and 1 year of dual CT/MRI experience

Education
Graduate of accredited Radiologic Technologist Program

Training
Graduate of accredited Radiologic Technologist Program

Special Skills
Good interpersonal/human relations skills; Good oral/written communication skills; Good teamwork skills; Good critical thinking/decision making skills; Superior organizational skills

Licensure
Current State License; American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, ARRT (R) (CT); Basic Life Support, BLS - HCP

Our Lady of the Lake is uniquely capable of caring for a full range of illness or injury, including those that are extremely complex, for both pediatric and adult patients. Our family of services includes:

• An 988-bed hospital and the area’s only Level II Trauma Center
• A freestanding Children's Hospital
• A 545-provider care network covering more than 40 specialties
• Two free-standing emergency rooms—Our Lady of the Lake Livingston and Our Lady of the Lake North
• A network of nearly 15 urgent care clinics
• Outpatient imaging and surgery centers
• Assumption Community Hospital
• Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
• Our Lady of the Lake Ascension, a 78-bed, community hospital providing emergency, inpatient, outpatient, and surgical services to Ascension Parish and surrounding areas

We serve 38,000 inpatients and 820,000 outpatients annually and are committed to building a healthy community through excellence in patient care and education. A part of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, Our Lady of the Lake is consistently awarded for compassionate care, clinical expertise, leading edge technology and innovation.