CT Technologist WEEKENDS DAY SHIFT – $20k Sign on Bonus 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 assesses patients and safely performs routine computedtomography procedures in accordance with prescribed radiationsafety procedures and protocols.

Serves as a clinical mentor forjunior staff and students.

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.

EducationRequired

• Completion of an approved radiologic technology program.

WorkExperienceRequired

• None.

Preferred

• CTexperience.

CertificationsRequired

• -Registered by the AmericanRegistry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and/or computedtomography ARRT (CT) certified OR
• American Registry of RadiologicTechnologists (ARRT) registry eligible,
• registered by the AmericanRegistry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) within 90 days ofemployment, and temporary state license.

CT registry eligible withinone year.

Advanced certification in CT within one year of becomingCT registry eligible.

Current unrestricted license in state ofpractice.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from theAmerican Heart Association.

Preferred

• Advanced certification in CTby a mechanism acceptable to the American Registry of RadiologicTechnologists (ARRT).Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-basedapplications. Effective verbal and written communication skills and theability to present information clearly and professionally. Strong interpersonal skills. Knowledge of
• CT procedures and technical language.

Ability to work efficiently and calmly under pressure. Ability to be self-directed and to function without directsupervision. Ability and willingness to have and maintain flexibility inwork duties and hours (may require flexible schedule such asnights, evenings, weekends, holidays, extended shifts, etc.) andtravel throughout and between facilities. General knowledge of cardiac anatomy, Doppler physics, and thehemodynamics of blood flow in relation to the various diseasestates. Ability to preliminarily identify stenosis or occlusion basedon nationally published criteria. Ability to assist attending physicians with interventionalprocedures requiring ultrasonic guidance.

Job Duties Verifies physician order and procedure to assure accuracy. Uses radiology information systems to facilitate care. Explains procedure to patient to ensure understanding. Independently operates equipment to complete imaging procedureaccording to protocol (including placement of IV). Reviews patient images prior to transmission to ensure imagesmeet diagnostic quality standards. Completes timely quality control procedures in accordance withregulatory standards and performing notification/remediation aswarranted. Assists in the facilitation of departmental operations(inventory, staff schedules, equipment maintenance, etc.). 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. Performs other related duties as required.

• The abovestatements describe the general nature and level of work only.

Theyare not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities,duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this descriptionamended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, stateand local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agencyrequirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility andensures compliance with all such laws, regulations andstandards.

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.

Physical andEnvironmental DemandsThe 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.

Medium Work

• Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• (

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. There may be anoccupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

Because theincumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may beoccupational 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.

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