CT Technologist - Radiology - Kings Hwy

Ochsner Health System; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health System seeks a CT professional to perform routine CT procedures safely in line with radiation safety protocols. This role also mentors junior staff and students, sharing expertise and best practices.

Required are a high school diploma, BLS, ARRT/CT certification or CNMT, and advanced CT certification within two years. Flexibility in schedule and strong patient communication are essential in this fast-paced clinical environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS from American Heart Association required.
• ARRT RT and radiography or CT certification, or NMTCB CNMT, with state license preferred.
• Advanced CT certification required within two years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Verifies physician orders and procedures for accuracy.
• Operates CT equipment per protocol, including IV placement.
• Explains procedures to patients to ensure understanding.
• Reviews images for diagnostic quality prior to transmission.
• Performs quality control procedures and regulatory compliance.
• Assists in departmental operations and equipment maintenance.
• Adapts communication to diverse patient populations and preserves privacy.
• Maintains knowledge of applicable laws, standards, and compliance.
• Supports interventional procedures with ultrasound guidance when needed.

Skills

Computer skills

Verbal & written communication

Windows software

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of CT procedures

Confidentiality

Calm under pressure

Self-directed work

Flexible schedule

Cardiac anatomy & Doppler basics

Ultrasound guidance assistance

Patient care and cultural sensitivity

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Radiology information systems

Job description

This job is responsible for assessing patients and safely performing routine CT procedures in accordance with prescribed radiation safety procedures and protocols. This job is 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 Ochsner's discretion.

Education Required - High School diploma or equivalent

Work Experience Required – Refer to Certification Section Preferred – Clinical CT experience

Certifications Required - Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association; ARRT registered (RT) and radiography (R) and/OR computed tomography (CT) certified and/OR NMTCB registered (CNMT) and/or unrestricted state license, and documented training and experience in CT, and Documented training and experience in operating CT equipment and radiation physics and protection

Advanced certification in CT required by an organization recognized by the ACR Registry required within two years of employment

Preferred - Advanced certification in CT required by an organization recognized by the ACR Registry Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• 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.
• Ability to provide care and/or support services in a manner consistent with the patient's age, social, spiritual, and cultural needs and other special consideration.

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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.

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. (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. Mechanical lifting devices (carts, dollies, etc.) or team lifts should be utilized. Must be able to stoop, bend, reach and grab with arms and hands, manual dexterity. Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time. Must be able to travel throughout and between facilities. 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.

Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on-site.

Eligible remote work areas

• Colorado
• California
• Hawaii
• Illinois
• Maine
• Maryland
• Massachusetts
• Minnesota
• New Jersey
• New York
• Vermont
• Washington
• Washington D.C.

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.

Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The Ochsner LSU Health System of North Louisiana provides healthcare to more than 140,000 patients across North Louisiana with 600,000 clinic visits annually. There are more than 20 locations, including North Louisiana’s only Level I Trauma Center and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center at its acute care hospital, a newly renovated hospital with women's and children's services in Shreveport, La. and an acute care hospital in Monroe, La. designated as a Level III Trauma Center. Ochsner LSU Health has more than 4,200 employees that work alongside the Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport Physician Group of 950 physicians and residents in more than 65 specialties and subspecialties.