Radiologic Technologist Assistant - MRI - Kings Hwy

Ochsner Health; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Louisiana is seeking an Imaging Department Support role to assist technologists, nurses, and radiologists with daily activities in the department.

You will monitor patients, transport supplies and x-rays, and ensure safety and comfort. Strong computer skills and the ability to travel between facilities are valued.

Qualifications

• Must have computer skills and data entry proficiency.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Proficient with Windows applications and role-specific software.
• Knowledge of radiology procedures and medical terminology.
• Ability to travel between facilities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients with the Technologist and assist in care as needed.
• Navigate computer systems to obtain required information.
• Observe patients to ensure safety and comfort in the imaging area.
• Transport supplies, equipment, charts, and x-ray reports.
• Maintain exam room supplies and equipment handling.
• Support a positive team environment and manageable workload.
• Adapt communication to various patient populations.

Skills

Data entry

Verbal communication

Written communication

Windows proficiency

Radiology knowledge

Travel between facilities

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

This job is responsible for assisting the imaging technologists, nurses, and radiologists with all daily activities of the department as described. Performs a variety of ancillary duties to expedite the performance of imaging procedures in the most efficient and safe manner, including, but not limited to visually monitoring patients who are either waiting for their procedure or waiting to be transported to their hospital room.

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 – High school diploma or equivalent

Work Experience

Required - None

Preferred -Work experience in an acute care setting or operating room environment

Certifications

Required - Certification in Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association within six months of employment

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.
• Knowledgeofradiology procedures and technical language.
• Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.

Job Duties

• Assists the Technologist by escorting patients and assisting in their care as needed.
• Navigates successfully through all computer systems to obtain necessary information.
• Observes patients to ensure safety and comfort during their stay in the imaging department.
• Transports supplies, equipment and instruments, charts, records, x-rays and reports for the department.
• Maintains adequate supplies in exam rooms, handling of oxygen tanks, developing and copying films.
• Advocates accomplishment of team goals and objectives by promoting a balanced workload and maintains a positive work environment.
• 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.

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.

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 work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).

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.

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.