Radiologic Technologist / MA - Full Time - Metairie Urgent Care

Ochsner Health; Metairie Terrace (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Louisiana seeks a Radiologic Technologist to provide individualized health care services to patients of various backgrounds. The role involves performing radiographic procedures, effective communication with patients, and acting as a mentor for junior staff. Candidates should have completed an AMA approved Radiologic Technology program, be registered by ARRT, and hold a valid license. Strong customer service and communication skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Radiologic Technology program from an AMA approved school.
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Licensed by the Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners.

Responsibilities

• Provides individualized health care services to assigned patients.
• Performs routine radiographic procedures according to safety procedures.
• Acts as a clinical mentor for junior staff and students.

Skills

Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Strong customer service skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of a Radiologic Technology program

Tools

Radiology information systems

Job description

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, and innovate. We believe 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!

Responsibilities

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.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a Radiologic Technology program from an American Medical Association (AMA) approved school.

Work Experience

• Required – None.

Preferred Experience

• Prior Healthcare Experience.

Certifications

• 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

• 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.

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.

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.