In House Agency Rad Tech – IR/Cath Lab – South Shore Region Position Available In Orleans, Louisiana

Job Description:

We’ve made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942,but one thing has never changed

• our commitment to serve, heal,lead, educate, and
• innovate.
• -We•believe that every awardearned, every record broken and every patient helped is because ofthe dedicated employees who fill our hallways.
• At Ochsner,whether you work with patients every day or support those who do,you are making a difference and that matters.
• Come make adifference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!
• Thisjob is typically 8-weeks length in assignment.

This job isconsidered a leader in the provision of patient care utilizing theNursing Process within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, ANACode for Nurses and Scope & Standards of Practice. The RNeffectively delegates, directs and assists licensed and ancillaryteam members; assumes accountability for quality patient outcomes;exhibits sensitivity to cultural, ethnic and religious diversity inall interactions; maintains involvement in activities aimed towardthe achievement of unit and the department’s strategic goals andobjectives and demonstrates professional responsibility andaccountability for his/her own practice and supports the company’sphilosophy of nursing.

To perform this job successfully, anindividual must be able to perform each essential dutysatisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative ofthe knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals withdisabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job descriptionis a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the joband position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive orall-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents aresubject to change at the company’s discretion.

Education Required

• Registered Nurse Diploma.

Preferred

• Associate’s or Bachelor’sDegree in Nursing.

Work ExperienceRequired

• 1 year of experience asa Registered Nurse.

CertificationsRequired

• Current RN License inthe state of practiceCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) certificationfrom the American Heart AssociationCurrent Advanced CardiovascularLife Support (ACLS) certification from the American HeartAssociationPreferred
• Certification in clinical specialtyareaKnowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) Effective verbal and written communication skills and theability to present information clearly and professionally.

Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-basedapplications. Demonstrated good judgement. Strong interpersonal skills.

Job Duties Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, includingbut not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction tothe patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to beperformed, requesting permissions and communication style. Effectively uses the Nursing Process in the delivery of patientcare. Assesses learning needs and implement teaching strategiesappropriate for the diverse needs of the patient, family and othergroups or disciplines. Communicates, delegates and manages nursing team resources(human and fiscal) properly and serves as a leader and partner onthe Interdisciplinary Team. Utilizes data, information and knowledge to evaluate andpromote change in order to achieve optimal outcomes. Embraces concepts and behaviors that enhance customersatisfaction and employee morale and improvement in the professionof nursing. Performs other related duties as assigned.

The above statementsdescribe the general nature and level of work only. They are not anexhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, andskills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended atany time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and locallaws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirementsthat apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensurescompliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

Thisemployer maintains and complies with its Compliance & PrivacyProgram and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reportingof any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors orconduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or othercompliance-related concerns. The employer is an Equal OpportunityEmployer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration foremployment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexualorientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteranstatus, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental DemandsThephysical demands described here are representative of those thatmust be met by an employee to successfully perform the essentialfunctions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made toenable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions.

Heavy Work

• Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of forceoccasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

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Constantly:

activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to moveobjects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those forSedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only anegligible amount, a job should be rated

Light Work:

(1) when itrequires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) whenit requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/orpulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requiresworking at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushingand/or pulling of materials even though the weight of thosematerials is negligible.

NOTE:

The constant stress and strain ofmaintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrialsetting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even thoughthe amount of force exerted is negligible.

Duties performedroutinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.

Theincumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area wherepatients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works withspecimens that could contain communicable diseases. The incumbenthas an occupational risk for exposure to all communicablediseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting,there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardousmedications or hazardous waste within the environment throughreceipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing,administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. Therisk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential jobduties of the role.

Are you ready to make a difference? ApplyToday!

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We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity andAffirmative Action employer. We are committed to the principles ofequal employment opportunity and providing a workplace that is freefrom discrimination based on any characteristic protected underapplicable federal, state, or local law. These protections extendto applicants and all employment related decisions.