CT Technologist - Imaging - St. Marys

Ochsner Health•Shreveport, LA

20h

About The Position

The CT Technologist assesses patients and safely performs routine CT procedures in accordance with prescribed radiation safety procedures and protocols. The role also serves as a clinical mentor for junior staff and students. The technologist verifies physician orders and procedures, explains procedures to patients, operates CT equipment according to protocol, including placing IVs, and reviews images for diagnostic quality before transmission. The position also completes quality control procedures, assists with departmental operations, and adapts patient interactions to individual needs. The role requires compliance with applicable laws, accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and Ochsner's compliance, privacy, safety, and conduct standards. Duties may change and may include other related responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
ARRT registration (RT) and radiography (R) and/or computed tomography (CT) certification and/or NMTCB registration (CNMT) and/or an unrestricted state license, with documented training and experience in CT.
Documented training and experience operating CT equipment and in radiation physics and protection.
Advanced CT certification from an organization recognized by the ACR Registry required within two years of employment.
Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
Proficiency with Windows-style applications, role-specific software, and keyboard use.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of CT procedures and technical language.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Ability to work efficiently and calmly under pressure, independently, and without direct supervision.
Ability and willingness to maintain flexibility in work duties and hours, which may include nights, evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts.
General knowledge of cardiac anatomy, Doppler physics, and 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.
Ability to provide care or support consistent with patients' age, social, spiritual, and cultural needs and other special considerations.

Nice To Haves

Clinical CT experience.
Advanced CT certification from an organization recognized by the ACR Registry.

Responsibilities

Assess patients and safely perform routine CT procedures in accordance with radiation safety procedures and protocols.
Mentor junior staff and students.
Verify physician orders and procedures for accuracy.
Use radiology information systems to facilitate care.
Explain procedures to patients to ensure understanding.
Independently operate equipment to complete imaging procedures according to protocol, including placement of IVs.
Review patient images before transmission to ensure they meet diagnostic quality standards.
Complete timely quality control procedures in accordance with regulatory standards and perform notification or remediation as warranted.
Assist with departmental operations, including inventory, staff schedules, and equipment maintenance.
Adapt interactions and explanations to the specific patient population, respecting privacy and requesting permissions as appropriate.
Remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements and ensure compliance.
Comply with Ochsner's Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including promptly reporting known or suspected concerns.