CT/RAD TECH - PRN

This job assesses patients and safely performs routine computed tomography procedures in accordance with prescribed radiation safety procedures and protocols. Serves as a clinical mentor for junior staff and students. Education Completion of an approved radiologic technology program. Work Experience Required: None. Preferred: CT experience. Certifications Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and/or computed tomography ARRT (CT) certified or ARRT registry eligible, registered by the ARRT within 90 days of employment, and temporary state license. CT registry eligible within one year. Advanced certification in CT within one year of becoming CT registry eligible. Current unrestricted license in state of practice. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association. Preferred: Advanced certification in CT by a mechanism acceptable to the ARRT. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications. Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally. Strong interpersonal skills. Knowledge of CT procedures and technical language. Ability to work efficiently and calmly under pressure. Ability to be self-directed and to function without direct supervision. Ability and willingness to maintain flexibility in work duties and hours, including nights, evenings, weekends, holidays, extended shifts, and travel throughout and between facilities. General knowledge of cardiac anatomy, Doppler physics, and the hemodynamics of blood flow in relation to various disease states. Ability to preliminarily identify stenosis or occlusion based on nationally published criteria. Ability to assist attending physicians with interventional procedures requiring ultrasonic guidance. Job Duties Verifies physician order and procedure to assure 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, including placement of IV. 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 (inventory, staff schedules, equipment maintenance, etc.). Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, respecting privacy and communication style. Performs other related duties as required. Physical and Environmental Demands The position requires medium work, including lifting 20 to 50 pounds occasionally and 10 to 25 pounds frequently. Duties involve exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue, as well as potential hazardous medications and waste. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ochsner Health