CT Technologist (Weekend Program) - Full-time - Westbank

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

Job summary

Ochsner Health System Careers is seeking a Radiologic Technologist specializing in CT to perform imaging procedures safely and accurately. You will mentor junior staff and ensure high-quality diagnostic images while adhering to radiation safety standards.

Required: radiologic technology program completion, ARRT CT certification or registry eligibility within 90 days, and active state license with BLS. CT experience is preferred and flexibility to travel between facilities may be needed.

Qualifications

• Required: Completion of an approved radiologic technology program.
• ARRT CT certification or registry eligible; registry within 90 days of employment.
• Current state license in practice and BLS.
• Advanced CT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verify physician orders and procedure accuracy.
• Independently operate CT imaging equipment per protocol (including IV placement).
• Explain procedure to patients to ensure understanding.
• Review images for diagnostic quality before transmission.
• Perform quality control procedures per regulatory standards.
• Assist in departmental operations (inventory, staff schedules, equipment maintenance).
• Adapt communication to patient populations and maintain privacy.

Skills

CT procedures knowledge

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure

Self-directed

Flexible schedule

Travel between facilities

Anatomy knowledge

Education

Radiologic Technology program completion

ARRT CT certification or registry eligible

ARRT registry eligibility within 90 days

State license in practice

BLS certification

Tools

PACS system

Job description

Exceptional care starts with exceptional people.

For us, this is more than a job– it’s a calling. It’s waking up each day, looking for ways to make a difference with a compassionate, inclusive and talented team. Ochsner empowers you to discover your passion, reach your potential, and Pursue Your Purpose. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people and teams. Together we are leading the way.

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

Required - Completion of an approved radiologic technology program.

Work Experience

Required - None.

Preferred - CT experience.

Certifications

Required - 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 American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (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 American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (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.

• 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.) 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.

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.

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.

This employer maintains and complies with its 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 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.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.

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.

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 risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.