CT Technologist & Clinical Mentor

Ochsner Health System; Morgan City (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Morgan City, LA, seeks a CT Technologist to assess patients and perform routine CT procedures with emphasis on safety and patient education. You will mentor junior staff and students while maintaining ARRT CT certification and BLS.

The role requires completion of a Radiologic Technology program, ARRT CT (or CT registry eligible with 90 days), and current state license, with flexibility for variable shifts and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of CT procedures and technical language.
• Ability to work with and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to work efficiently and calmly under pressure.
• Ability to work self-directed and to function without direct supervision.
• Ability and willingness to have and maintain flexibility in work duties and hours (may require flexible schedule such as nights, evenings, weekends, holidays, extended shifts, etc.).
• General knowledge of cardiac anatomy, Doppler physics, and the hemodynamics of blood flow in relation to the various disease states.
• Skills to preliminarily identify stenosis or occlusion based on nationally published criteria.
• Skills to assist attending physicians with interventional procedures requiring ultrasonic guidance.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Computer skills

Verbal and written communication

Windows applications

Interpersonal skills

CT terminology

Confidentiality

Pressure tolerance

Self-directed work

Flexibility in schedule

Cardiac anatomy knowledge

Doppler physics

Interventional assistance

Education

Radiologic Technology program completion

Job description

Ochsner Health in Morgan City, LA, seeks a CT Technologist to assess patients and perform routine CT procedures with emphasis on safety and patient education. You will mentor junior staff and students while maintaining ARRT CT certification and BLS.

The role requires completion of a Radiologic Technology program, ARRT CT (or CT registry eligible with 90 days), and current state license, with flexibility for variable shifts and weekends.