3 Days Left: Radiologic Technologist- Float Pool-CSRC- Gulf South 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 performs routine radiographic procedures inaccordance with prescribed safety procedures and protocols. Servesas a clinical mentor for junior staff and students. To perform thisjob successfully, an individual must be able to perform eachessential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below arerepresentative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualifiedindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. Thisjob description is a summary of the primary duties andresponsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to bea comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties andresponsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’sdiscretion. Education Required

• Completion of an approvedradiologic technology program Work Experience Required
• Minimum 3years ARRT(RT) experience. Certifications Required
• Registered bythe American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT), Unlimitedstate license (if applicable), Current Basic Life Support (BLS)certification 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.
• Organizationalskills. Job Duties
• Verifies physician order and procedure toensure accuracy.
• Uses radiology information systems to facilitatecare.
• Explains procedure to patient to ensure understanding.
• Independently operates equipment to complete imaging procedureaccording to protocol (may include placement of nasogastric tubes,IVs, urinary catheters, and administration of contrast).
• Reviewspatient images prior to transmission to ensure images meetdiagnostic quality standards.
• Completes timely quality controlprocedures in accordance with regulatory standards and performingnotification/remediation as warranted.
• Assists in thefacilitation of departmental operations (inventory, staffschedules, equipment maintenance, etc.).
• Adapts behavior to thespecific patient population, including but not limited to respectfor privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adaptingexplanation of services or procedures to be performed, requestingpermissions and communication style.
• Performs other relatedduties as assigned.

The above statements describe the generalnature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list ofall required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties maybe added, or this description amended at any time. Remainsknowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws,accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements thatapply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliancewith all such laws, regulations and standards. This employermaintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program andStandards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of anyknown or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct;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 DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of thosethat must be met by an employee to successfully perform theessential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may bemade to enable individuals with disabilities to perform theessential functions. Heavy Work

• Exerting 50 to 100 pounds offorce occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently,and/or 10 to 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 move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess ofthose for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be onlya negligible 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 communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there maybe occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications orhazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport,storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/ordisposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure mayincrease depending on the essential job duties of the role. Are youready to make a difference? Apply Today! Ochsner Health does notconsider an individual an applicant until they have formallyapplied to the open position on this careers website. Individualswho reside in and will work from the following areas are noteligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii,Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Washington, and WashingtonD.C. Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to allusers. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibilityof our website, or if you need an accommodation to complete theapplication process, please contact our HR Employee Solution Centerat 504-842-4748 (select option 1) or careers@ochsner.org. Thiscontact information is for accommodation requests only and cannotbe used to inquire about the status of applications. We are proudto be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Actionemployer. We are committed to the principles of equal employmentopportunity and providing a workplace that is free fromdiscrimination based on any characteristic protected underapplicable federal, state, or local law. These protections extendto applicants and all employment related decisions.