CT Technologist - PRN

Ochsner Health; Slidell (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Slidell, Louisiana, is seeking a skilled CT Radiologic Technologist to assess patients and perform computed tomography procedures safely. This role includes mentoring junior staff and maintaining compliance with radiation safety protocols.

Successful candidates must complete an approved radiologic technology program, hold an ARRT certification, and possess effective communication skills. The position involves flexibility in work hours and may require travel.

Qualifications

• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), CT certified or eligible.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Ability to assist attending physicians with interventional procedures.

Responsibilities

• Verifies physician order and procedure to assure accuracy.
• Independently operates equipment to complete imaging procedure.
• Explains procedure to patient to ensure understanding.

Skills

Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Knowledge of CT procedures and technical language

Ability to work efficiently under pressure

Education

Completion of an approved radiologic technology program

Job description

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.

Education

• Completion of an approved radiologic technology program.

Work Experience

• Required: None.
• Preferred: CT experience.

Certifications

• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and/or computed tomography ARRT (CT) certified OR American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registry eligible, registered by the ARRT within 90 days of employment, and temporary state license.
• CT registry eligible within one year.
• Advanced certification in CT within one year of becoming CT registry eligible.
• Current unrestricted license in state of practice.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Preferred: Advanced certification in CT by a mechanism acceptable to the ARRT.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of CT procedures and technical language.
• Ability to work efficiently and calmly under pressure.
• Ability to be self-directed and to function without direct supervision.
• Flexibility in work duties and hours (may require flexible schedule such as nights, evenings, weekends, holidays, extended shifts, etc.) and travel throughout and between facilities.
• General knowledge of cardiac anatomy, Doppler physics, and the hemodynamics of blood flow in relation to the various disease states.
• Ability to preliminarily identify stenosis or occlusion based on nationally published criteria.
• Ability to assist attending physicians with interventional procedures requiring ultrasonic guidance.

Job Duties

• Verifies physician order and procedure to assure accuracy.
• Uses 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.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Physical and Environmental Demands

• 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. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work.
• Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.
• The incumbent works in a patient care area; 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 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.