CT Technologist

iHire; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in New Orleans is seeking a CT Technologist to join their team. The role involves assessing patients, performing CT scans, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Candidates must hold an associate's degree and relevant certifications. This position offers a competitive salary and a $20,000 sign-on bonus, making it an excellent opportunity for qualified professionals looking to make a difference in patient care.

Benefits

$20,000 Sign on Bonus

Qualifications

• Current license issued by the Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners.
• Must be registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Current Basic Life Support Certification by American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and perform routine CT procedures.
• Verify physician orders and ensure accuracy.
• Explain procedures to patients for understanding.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Radiation Safety Procedures

Equipment Operation

Education

Associates degree in any field

Radiologic Technology education program

Job description

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This job assesses patients and safely performs routine computed tomography procedures in accordance with prescribed radiation safety procedures and protocols. Serves as a clinical mentor for junior staff and students.

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

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Job Duties: This job is responsible for assessing patients and safely performing routine CT procedures in accordance with prescribed radiation safety procedures and protocols. Verifies physician order and procedure to assure accuracy. Utilizes radiology information systems to facilitate care. Explains procedure to patient to ensure understanding. Independently operates equipment to complete imaging procedure according to protocol (including placement of IV). Reviews patient images prior to transmission to ensure images meet diagnostic quality standards. Completes timely quality control procedures in accordance with regulatory standards and performing notification/remediation as warranted. Assists in the facilitation of departmental operations (inventory, staff schedules, equipment maintenance, etc.). Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style. Other related duties as required.

Employer: Ochsner Clinic Foundation

Geographic area of employment: New Orleans, LA.

Education Required: Associates degree in any field.

Other Requirements

Current license issued by the Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners.

Must be registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), or computed tomography ARRT(CT) certified, or ARRT registry eligible.

Completion of a Radiologic Technology education program approved by the ARRT.

Current Basic Life Support Certification by American Heart Association.

Applicants must reference REQ_00228523 and apply online at www.ochsner.org/careers

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may 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 entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

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 with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

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