Radiologic Technologist (Outpatient) – Full Time – Elmwood Sports Clinic 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 radiographicprocedures in accordance with prescribed safety procedures andprotocols.

Serves as a clinical mentor for junior staff andstudents.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must beable to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Therequirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may bemade to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to performthe essential duties.

This job description is a summary of theprimary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It isnot intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing ofduties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at thecompany’s discretion.

• EducationRequired
• Completion of anapproved radiologic technology program.

Work ExperienceRequired

• None.

Preferred

• Radiologic technologyexperience.

CertificationsRequired

• Registered by the AmericanRegistry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) OR American Registry ofRadiologic Technologists (ARRT) registry eligible, registered bythe American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) within 90days of employment, and temporary state license required.

Currentunrestricted license in the state of practice.

Current Basic LifeSupport (BLS) certification from the American HeartAssociation.

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 work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend,holiday, on call availability) and travel throughout and betweenfacilities.

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 (may include placement of nasogastric tubes,IVs, urinary catheters, and administration of contrast). 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 EnvironmentalDemandsThe physical demands described here are representative ofthose that 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 of forceoccasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10to 20 pounds 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 diseases. There may be an occupationalrisk for exposure to all 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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