Interventional Radiologic Technologist - Cardiac Cath Lab - Monroe

Ochsner Health System; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health System in the United States is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to safely prepare for and scrub into interventional procedures in collaboration with interventional radiologists and nursing staff. You will perform imaging, ensure diagnostic quality, and adhere to radiation safety protocols within a dynamic interventional radiology team.

The ideal candidate has completed an approved radiologic technology program, holds ARRT certification or eligibility, a current state license, and

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved radiologic technology program.
• ARRT registration or eligibility within 90 days of employment.
• Current unrestricted license in the state of practice.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Preferred: Advanced certification in Vascular Interventional Radiology.

Responsibilities

• Verifies physician order and procedure to assure accuracy
• Utilizes radiology information systems to facilitate care
• Explains procedure to patient to ensure understanding
• Operates imaging equipment independently according to protocol
• Reviews patient images for diagnostic quality
• Performs timely quality control procedures per regulatory standards
• Assists in the facilitation of departmental operations (inventory, staff schedules, equipment, maintenance)
• Adapts behavior to the patient population and privacy considerations
• Performs other related duties as required

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer proficiency

Clinical workflow understanding

Education

Radiologic technology program

Tools

Radiology Information System (RIS)

Job description

This job safely prepares for and scrubs into interventional procedures in collaboration with interventional radiologists and nursing. Provides care in accordance with prescribed radiation safety procedures and protocols. 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 the company's discretion.

Education Required

Completion of an approved radiologic technology program.

Work Experience Required

None.

Preferred

Interventional radiology experience.

Certifications Required

• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) 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 required
• Current unrestricted license in the state of practice
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
• Preferred - Advanced certification in Vascular Interventional Radiology
• Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

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
• 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

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.

Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on-site. Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C. 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.

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.