Radiologic Technologist / Medical Assistant

Ochsner Health; Luling (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Louisiana seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform radiographic procedures, document patient data, and support physicians throughout visits. You will operate imaging equipment, ensure image quality, and comply with safety and documentation standards.

Qualifications include AMA-approved radiologic technology training, ARRT certification, state licensure, BLS, and strong communication with diverse patient populations.

Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a Radiologic Technology program from an AMA-approved school.
• ARRT registration and state license in Radiologic Technology.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Proficiency with Windows-style applications and radiology software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Supports patient preparation and completes registration documentation as needed; explains procedures clearly.
• Verifies physician orders and procedures for accuracy to support the provider.
• Independently operates radiology equipment and radiology information systems; administers contrast as needed.
• Reviews images for diagnostic quality prior to transmission and performs quality control.
• Assists in departmental operations, including inventory, staff schedules, and equipment maintenance.
• Adapts communication style to diverse patient populations and preserves privacy.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Computer skills

Verbal and written communication

Windows applications

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Radiologic Technology program AMA approved

ARRT certification

State license in Radiologic Technology

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Tools

Radiology information systems

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, through effective communication, including electronically, via phone, and in person to assigned patients of diverse backgrounds and ages. 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 – Experience working with and maintaining confidential information including experience working in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision

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)

• 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 to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Must have strong customer service skills.

Job Duties

• Supports and ensures the patient is prepared for the visit by completing appropriate documentation, including patient registration as needed, explaining procedure to patient’s understanding and patient’s questions are answered prior to leaving. After patient leaves, prepares room for next appointment.
• 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. This includes 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.
• 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. The incumbent has no occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

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.

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.