CT Technologist: Advanced Imaging & Patient Care

Ochsner Health System; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner LSU Health System seeks a CT technologist to assess patients and safely perform routine CT procedures in line with radiation safety protocols. This role also serves as a clinical mentor for junior staff and students, guiding them through imaging techniques and patient care.

The ideal candidate has CT experience, ARRT CT certification, BLS, and the ability to work independently and under pressure while maintaining patient privacy and strong communication with the team.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• ARRT CT certification and BLS required; state license or CNMT preferred.
• CT experience and documented CT equipment/radiation safety training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verifies physician order and procedure accuracy.
• Operates CT equipment per protocol, including IV placement.
• Reviews patient images for diagnostic quality before transmission.
• Performs routine quality control procedures and regulatory compliant remediation.
• Assists in departmental operations and patient communication.

Skills

Data entry

Verbal communication

Written communication

Windows apps

Interpersonal skills

CT procedures

Confidentiality

Work under pressure

Flexible schedule

Patient care

Cardiac anatomy

CT safety

Education

High School diploma

Tools

RIS software

CT equipment

Windows applications

Job description

Ochsner LSU Health System seeks a CT technologist to assess patients and safely perform routine CT procedures in line with radiation safety protocols. This role also serves as a clinical mentor for junior staff and students, guiding them through imaging techniques and patient care.

The ideal candidate has CT experience, ARRT CT certification, BLS, and the ability to work independently and under pressure while maintaining patient privacy and strong communication with the team.