Radiologic Technologist: Imaging Pro & Clinical Mentor

Ochsner Health System; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health System in New Orleans seeks a Radiologic Technologist to assess patients and perform routine radiographic procedures following safety protocols. The role includes mentoring junior staff and students and requires ARRT certification or eligibility and active BLS.

Education requires completion of an approved radiologic technology program. You will join a hospital system that emphasizes patient care, safety, and collaboration across facilities, with on-call shifts and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved radiologic technology program.
• ARRT certification or eligible and state license within 90 days of employment.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Verifies physician order and procedure to ensure 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 (may include placement of nasogastric tubes, IVs, urinary catheters, and administration of contrast).
• 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.

Skills

Computer literacy & software

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility & on-call availability

Education

Completion of an approved radiologic technology program

Job description

Ochsner Health System in New Orleans seeks a Radiologic Technologist to assess patients and perform routine radiographic procedures following safety protocols. The role includes mentoring junior staff and students and requires ARRT certification or eligibility and active BLS.

Education requires completion of an approved radiologic technology program. You will join a hospital system that emphasizes patient care, safety, and collaboration across facilities, with on-call shifts and travel as needed.