Rad Tech Assistant - Rad Tech Student - OMC-New Orleans - PRN

Ochsner Health System; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Ochsner Health System is seeking a Rad Tech Assistant - Rad Tech Student for OMC-New Orleans on a PRN basis. You will assist a registered radiologic technologist with imaging procedures, communicate with patients, and help maintain documentation in our data systems.

Required is a high school diploma or equivalent and current enrollment in a Medical Imaging Program, plus BLS certification. You’ll work with the radiology team to deliver safe, accurate patient care and support a busy imaging

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Currently enrolled in an accredited Medical Imaging Program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient for visit by documenting and explaining procedures.
• Assist radiologic technologist with limited radiographic procedures.
• Maintain radiology equipment and work area to standards.
• Ensure accuracy of physician orders and procedures for visits.
• Adhere to ALARA principles and safety protocols.
• Review patient images for diagnostic quality prior to transmission.
• Perform quality control procedures as required.

Skills

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Radiology procedures knowledge

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Enrollment in Medical Imaging Program

Tools

Radiology equipment operation

Job description

Rad Tech Assistant - Rad Tech Student - OMC-New Orleans - PRN

We’ve made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, andinnovate.Webelieve that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job supports the delivery of individualized healthcare services to patients by assisting a registered radiologic technologist with limited radiographic procedures, adhering to safety protocols and procedures. Collaborates with radiology team members to provide support to patients and physicians during their visit, communicates with patients to ensure timely and accurate care, and maintains accurate documentation of medical information in the company’s data systems.

Education

Required - High school diploma or equivalent. Current enrollment in good standing in an accredited Medical Imaging Program

Work Experience

Required – None.

Certifications

Required - Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.

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 to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.

• Knowledge of diagnostic radiology procedures and operation/maintenance of radiology equipment.

• Ability to safely operate radiology equipment.

Job Duties

• Prepares patient for visit by completing documentation, answering questions, and ensuring understanding of procedure.

• Cleans and prepares the examination room for next appointment.

• Verifies physician orders and procedures for accuracy to ensure provider is prepared for visit.

• Maintains radiographic equipment and work area to departmental standards.

• Performs radiology imaging adhering to LSBME standards and ALARA principle.

• Reviews patient images prior to transmission to ensure diagnostic quality standards are met.

• Performs quality control procedures in accordance with regulatory standards in a timely manner and perform notification/remediation as necessary.

• 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 assigned.

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.

Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 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. The incumbent has an occupational risk for exposure to all 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.

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.