Radiologic Technologist/Medical Assistant -- Urgent Care - Shreveport

Ochsner Health System; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Ochsner Health System in Shreveport, LA seeks a Radiologic Technologist/Medical Assistant for Urgent Care. You will perform radiographic procedures, engage with patients and staff, and document within electronic systems.

The role requires ARRT registration, AMA-approved training, and BLS, with a sign-on bonus available. Responsibilities include image quality reviews, equipment operation, and assisting with departmental operations while maintaining patient privacy and safety standards in a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of AMA-approved Radiologic Technology program.
• ARRT registered; state license required to practice.
• BLS certification and ability to work with patient data confidentially.
• Strong data entry, computer, and keyboard skills.
• Clear verbal and written communication; patient-facing skills.
• Proficiency with Windows applications and role-specific software.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient for visit, document registration, and answer questions.
• Verify physician orders and procedures for accuracy before imaging.
• Independently operate radiology equipment and RIS to complete studies.
• Place tubes, catheters, or contrast as required by protocol.
• Review images for diagnostic quality prior to transmission.
• Perform routine quality control and address issues as needed.
• Assist in department operations, scheduling, and inventory management.
• Maintain patient privacy and comply with regulatory standards.

Skills

Data entry

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer literacy

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Windows applications

RIS usage

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Radiologic Technology program (AMA approved)

ARRT certification

State license to practice radiology

Tools

Radiology Information System (RIS)

Windows-based software

EMR/data entry systems

Job description

Radiologic Technologist/Medical Assistant -- Urgent Care - Shreveport - Logo### Radiologic Technologist/Medical Assistant -- Urgent Care - ShreveportApply: Shreveport - North Louisiana Region - Louisiana: Full time: Posted Today: REQ\\_00276659Sign on bonus available for this role! 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.Sign on bonus available! 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 equivalentCompletion 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 supervisionPreferred – 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 practiceBasic 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. 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.The incumbent has no occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases. **Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!** ***Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on-site.*** *Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.* 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.”