CT Technologist - $20k Sign on Bonus (Westbank)

Ochsner Health System; Gretna (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $20k

Job summary

Ochsner Health System is seeking a CT Technologist to perform routine CT procedures in collaboration with radiologists, ensuring safety protocols and patient care standards are met. The role serves as a clinical mentor for staff and students and includes a $20k sign-on bonus.

Required: Radiologic Technology program, ARRT registration, Louisiana licensure, CT certification within 2 years, and BLS. Preferred: 2 years CT experience. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Formal Radiologic Technology program completion.
• ARRT certification required.
• Louisiana state radiology license.
• Advanced CT certification within 2 years.
• Current BLS from the American Heart Association.
• Preferred: 2 years CT technologist experience.

Responsibilities

• Verify physician orders and procedures for accuracy.
• Independently operate CT equipment according to protocol.
• Explain procedures to patients to ensure understanding.
• Review patient images to ensure diagnostic quality.
• Perform timely quality control procedures per standards and regs.
• Assist in departmental operations (inventory, staff scheduling, etc.).
• Adapt communication style to the patient population.

Skills

Data entry

Windows apps

Verbal communication

Written communication

CT procedures

Patient care

Education

ARRT Radiologic Technologist

Louisiana license

CT certification within 2 years

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

CT Technologist - $20k Sign on Bonus (Westbank)

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, andinnovate.Webelieve that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the 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 a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

In collaboration with staff radiologists, this job assesses patients and safely performs routine CT procedures in accordance with prescribed radiation safety procedures and protocols. This job is a clinical mentor for junior staff and students.

*$20k Sign on Bonus Available*

Education

Required -Completion of a formal training program; Radiologic Technology program in an AMA approved school

Work Experience

Required -None.

Preferred- 2 years experience as a CT Technologist.

Certifications

Required -Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Licensed by the Louisiana State Radiology Technology Board of Examiners

Advanced certification in CT required within 2 years of employment

Current Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information. Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard
• Knowledge of CT procedures and technical language required

Job Duties

• 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.

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.

Complies with the Ochsner Health System 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.

Ochsner 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.

Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.

Physical and Environmental Demands

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.

Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid an

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