CT Technologist – Weekend Program

Ochsner Health•Baton Rouge, LA

About The Position

The CT Technologist assesses patients and safely performs routine computed tomography procedures in accordance with prescribed radiation safety procedures and protocols. The role serves as a clinical mentor for junior staff and students. The technologist verifies orders, explains procedures, operates imaging equipment, reviews images for diagnostic quality, completes quality control procedures, and helps facilitate departmental operations. The position also requires compliance with applicable laws, accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct. The role requires completion of an approved radiologic technology program, current relevant registration or eligibility, a current unrestricted license in the state of practice, and current Basic Life Support certification. No work experience is required; CT experience is preferred. The position involves medium physical work and routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable-disease risks, and potentially hazardous medications or waste in a healthcare setting.

Requirements

Completion of an approved radiologic technology program.
Required work experience: none.
Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and/or CT ARRT certified; alternatively, ARRT registry eligibility, ARRT registration within 90 days of employment, and a temporary state license.
CT registry eligibility within one year.
Advanced certification in CT within one year of becoming CT registry eligible.
Current unrestricted license in the state of practice.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Proficiency with computers, software, and web-based applications.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and 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 work independently without direct supervision.
Ability and willingness to maintain flexibility in work duties and hours, potentially including nights, evenings, weekends, holidays, extended shifts, and travel between facilities.
General knowledge of cardiac anatomy, Doppler physics, and hemodynamics of blood flow in relation to 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 meet the physical demands of medium work, including exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Ability to work in a patient-care environment with potential exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, hazardous medications, or hazardous waste.

Nice To Haves

CT experience.
Advanced certification in CT through a mechanism acceptable to the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Responsibilities

Verify physician orders and procedures to assure 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 conduct and communication to the patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, requesting permission, and adjusting communication style.
Remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements and ensure compliance.
Comply with the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including immediate reporting of suspected unethical conduct and safety, privacy, or compliance concerns.
Perform other related duties as required.
Serve as a clinical mentor for junior staff and students.