Radiologic Technologist/ MA- Central Urgent Care Clinic

Ochsner Health; Central (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging and support patient care in a fast-paced environment. The role involves preparing patients, operating radiology equipment, and ensuring imaging quality and safety protocols are followed.

The ideal candidate has an AMA-approved Radiologic Technology program, ARRT certification, and active state licensure, with strong communication and teamwork abilities to assist physicians and healthcare staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of AMA-approved Radiologic Technology program.
• ARRT certification and state licensure.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient and explain procedures to ensure comfort and understanding.
• Operate radiology equipment to perform imaging procedures.
• Verify orders and protocol accuracy for each patient visit.
• Review images for diagnostic quality before transmission.
• Maintain documentation and comply with safety and regulatory standards.
• Support departmental operations and scheduling as needed.

Skills

Computers & software

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

AMA-approved Radiologic Technology program

ARRT certification

State licensure

BLS certification

Tools

Radiology equipment

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 provides individualized health care services to assigned patients of various backgrounds and ages through effective communication including electronically, via phone, and in person. Works with team members to provide support to patients and physicians during entirety of visit. Assesses patients and safely performs routine radiographic procedures according to safety procedures and protocols. Communicates with patient to ensure needs are met timely and accurately. Accesses company’s data systems to document pertinent medical information. Acts as a clinical mentor for junior staff and students.

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.

Completion of a Radiologic Technology program from an American Medical Association (AMA) approved school.

Work Experience

Required – None.

Preferred – Prior healthcare experience.

Certifications

Required - Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Licensed by the Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners in the state of practice.

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.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong customer service skills.

Job Duties

• Supports and ensures the patient is prepared for the visit by completing appropriate documentation/patient registration as needed, explaining procedure to patient’s understanding, and ensuring patient’s questions are answered prior to leaving.
• Prepares room for next appointment after patient leaves.
• Supports and ensures the provider is prepared for the visit by verifying physician orders and procedures for accuracy.
• Independently operates equipment, including radiology information systems, to complete imaging procedure according to protocol, including placement of nasogastric tubes, IVs, urinary catheters, and administration of contrast to facilitate care.
• Reviews patient images prior to transmission to ensure images meet diagnostic quality standards.
• Completes timely quality control procedures in accordance with regulatory standards and performs notification/remediation as warranted.
• Assists in the facilitation of departmental operations, including inventory, staff schedules, equipment maintenance.
• 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. 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.

Radiologic Technologist, Radiology Technologist, Rad Tech, X-Ray Technologist, X-Ray Tech, Radiographer, Urgent Care Rad Tech

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.