15h Left! Radiologic Technologist Specialist-Surgery Position Available In Jefferson, 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 award earned,every record broken and every patient helped is because of thededicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether youwork with patients every day or support those who do, you aremaking a difference and that matters. Come make a difference atOchsner Health and discover your future today! This job assessespatients and safely performing advanced radiographic procedures inaccordance with prescribed safety procedures and protocols. Leadsdepartmental programs, acts as a clinical mentor for junior staffand students, and assumes routine supervisory duties in the absenceof the team leader. Education Required

• Completion of a radiologictechnology program in an AMA approved school. Work ExperienceRequired
• 5 years of radiologic technologist experience.

Certifications Required

• Registered by the American Registry ofRadiologic Technologists (ARRT). Licensed by the RadiologicTechnology Board of Examiners in state of practice. Basic LifeSupport (BLS) from the American Heart Association. Knowledge Skillsand Abilities (KSAs)
• Proficiency in using computers, software,and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and writtencommunication skills and ability to present information clearly andprofessionally.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work aflexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on callavailability) and travel throughout and between facilities. JobDuties
• Verifies physician order and procedure to ensure accuracy
• Uses radiology information systems to facilitate care.
• Explainsprocedure to patient to ensure understanding.
• Independentlyoperates equipment to complete imaging procedure according toprotocol (may include placement of nasogastric tubes, IVs, urinarycatheters, and administration of contrast).
• Reviews patientimages prior to transmission to ensure images meet diagnosticquality standards.
• Completes timely quality control procedures inaccordance with regulatory standards and performingnotification/remediation as warranted.
• Leads departmentalprograms, protocol development, system standardization, competencyvalidation, safety programs, accreditation, and quality/efficiencyinitiatives.
• Assists in the orientation and training of juniorstaff; provides feedback to annual staff evaluations.
• Adaptsbehavior to the specific patient population, including but notlimited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to thepatient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to beperformed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.

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. This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance& Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediatereporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionablebehaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy,and/or other compliance-related concerns. The employer is an EqualOpportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to race, color,religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationalorigin, protected veteran status, or disability status. Physicaland Environmental Demands The physical demands described here arerepresentative of those that must be met by an employee tosuccessfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals withdisabilities to perform the essential functions. Heavy Work

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

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Constantly:

activity or conditionexists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demandrequirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even thoughthe weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should berated

Light Work:

(1) when it requires walking or standing to asignificant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of thetime but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls;and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate paceentailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials eventhough the weight of those materials is negligible.

NOTE:

Theconstant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace,especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physicallydemanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted isnegligible. Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood,body fluid and tissue. The incumbent works in a patient care area;works in an area where patients enter; works directly withpatients; and/or works with specimens that could contain diseases.

There may be 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! Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicantuntil they have formally applied to the open position on thiscareers website. Individuals who reside in and will work from thefollowing areas are not eligible for remote work position:

Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, NewYork, Washington, and Washington D.C. Ochsner Health endeavors tomake our site accessible to all users. If you would like to contactus regarding the accessibility of our website, or if you need anaccommodation to complete the application process, please contactour HR Employee Solution Center at 504-842-4748 (select option 1)or careers@ochsner.org. This contact information is foraccommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about thestatus of applications. Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to any legally protected class, including protectedveterans and individuals with disabilities.