PRN Radiologic Technologist - OH Elmwood

Overview

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!

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 the entirety of visit. Assesses patients and safely performs routine radiographic procedures according to safety procedures and protocols. Communicates with patients 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.

• Supports and ensures the patient is prepared for the visit by completing appropriate documentation, including patient registration as needed, explaining procedures to patient understanding, and addressing questions prior to leaving. After the 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 procedures 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, and equipment maintenance.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanations of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions, and communication style.
• Other related duties as required.

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

• Required - Experience working with and maintaining confidential information including experience working in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
• Preferred - Prior healthcare experience

• 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

• 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.

• The employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct.
• 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.

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…