Radiologic Technologist - Work Kare at Willis-Knighton Health System – Shreveport, Louisiana

Under the supervision of the department's technologist supervisor and clinic physician, with latitude for independent judgement, ingenuity and initiative, performs professional duties involved in a variety of technical procedures to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiological diagnosis. Assist physicians as requested in selection of practical application and technical factors. Uses a variety of complex stationery and mobile electronic diagnostic ionizing radiation-production equipment and mechanical accessories, maintains records of x-rays taken and related duties.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist prior to the expiration of a temporary LRT license.
• Current and valid license issued by the appropriate State licensing agency for the state in which the individual is practicing as a radiological technologist.
• Must be capable of dealing effectively and ethically with a variety of patients, family, physicians and personnel under a variety of stressful situations.
• Must have a good working knowledge of anatomy, understand the principles of physics and electricity and method of exposure to obtain clearly defined films.