CT Imaging Assistant - FT - Jefferson Hwy

Ochsner Health•New Orleans, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The CT Imaging Assistant supports imaging technologists, nurses, and radiologists with daily department activities and performs ancillary duties to help imaging procedures run efficiently and safely. The role includes visually monitoring patients who are waiting for procedures or transport to their hospital rooms. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association within six months of employment. No work experience is required; experience in an acute care setting or operating room is preferred. The employee must be able to travel throughout and between facilities and work a flexible schedule, including nights, evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts. This is a patient-care role with heavy physical demands and routine potential exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, and hazardous medications or waste.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Certification in Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association within six months of employment.
Proficiency with computers, software, and web-based applications.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
Knowledge of radiology procedures and technical language.
Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts.
Ability to meet heavy-work physical demands: exerting 50–100 pounds of force occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, and 10–20 pounds constantly.
Ability to work in a patient-care environment with routine exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue, and potential occupational exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous medications, or hazardous waste.

Nice To Haves

Work experience in an acute care setting or operating room environment.

Responsibilities

Assist technologists by escorting patients and helping with their care.
Navigate computer systems to obtain necessary information.
Observe patients to ensure their safety and comfort in the imaging department.
Transport supplies, equipment, instruments, charts, records, x-rays, and reports for the department.
Maintain adequate supplies in exam rooms; handle oxygen tanks; develop and copy films.
Promote team goals and objectives by supporting a balanced workload and maintaining a positive work environment.
Adapt interactions to the patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, requesting permissions, and adjusting communication style.
Perform other related duties as required.
Remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements and ensure compliance.
Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance concerns.