Mammography Technologist – Full Time – Jeff Hwy – Incentive Available Position Available In Orleans, Louisiana

Job Description:

Job DescriptionWe’ve made a lot of progress since opening thedoors in 1942, but one thing has never changed – our commitment toserve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that everyaward earned, every record broken and every patient helped isbecause of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. AtOchsner, whether you work with patients every day or support thosewho do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make adifference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! Incollaboration with staff radiologists, this job possesses advancedcertification in Mammography and assesses patients and safelyperforms advanced breast imaging procedures in accordance withprescribed radiation safety procedures and protocols. Serves as aclinical mentor for junior staff and students.

To perform this jobsuccessfully, an individual must be able to perform each essentialduty 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. This job 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. EducationRequired – Completion of an approvedRadiologic Technology program.

Work ExperiencePreferred -Mammography experience.

CertificationsRequired – Registered by theAmerican Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) OR AmericanRegistry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registry eligible,registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists(ARRT) within 90 days of employment, and temporary state licenserequired.

Current unrestricted license in the state ofpractice.

Advanced certification in mammography within 1 year ofhire/transfer.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification fromthe American Heart Association.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities(KSAs) Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-basedapplications. Effective verbal and written communication skills and abilityto present information clearly and professionally. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.

Job Duties Verifies physician order and procedure to ensure accuracy. Uses radiology information systems to facilitate care. Explains procedure to patient to ensure understanding. Independently operates equipment to complete imaging procedureaccording to protocol. 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 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.

Medium Work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of forceoccasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/orgreater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to moveobjects. (

Constantly:

activity or condition exists 2/3 or more ofthe time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are inexcess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight liftedmay be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated

Light Work:

(1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree;or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entailspushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when thejob requires working at a production rate pace entailing theconstant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weightof those materials is negligible.

NOTE:

The constant stress andstrain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in anindustrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a workereven though the amount of force exerted is negligible. Dutiesperformed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid andtissue.

The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an areawhere patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or workswith specimens that could contain communicable diseases. There maybe an occupational risk for exposure to 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 tobe an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunityand providing a workplace that is free from discrimination based onrace, color, creed, religion, pregnancy status, pregnancy-relatedconditions, national origin, ancestry, mental or physicaldisability, medical condition, age, veteran status, militarystatus, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, sexualorientation, gender, gender identity or expression, geneticinformation, political affiliation, unemployment status, or anyother characteristic protected under applicable federal, state orlocal law. These protections extend to applicants and allemployment related decisions. View the EEO is the Law poster andits supplement, as well as the pay transparency policy for moreinformation. Affirmative Action Policy Statement