IR Technologist - Full Time - Sign On Bonus - Various Shifts Available - Jeff Hwy

Ochsner Clinic Foundation • New Orleans, LA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

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! In collaboration with interventional radiologists and nursing, this job, safely prepares for, and scrubs into interventional procedures. This job has advanced certification in Vascular Interventional Radiography and provides care in accordance with prescribed radiation safety procedures and protocols. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Requirements

• Education Required - Completion of a Radiologic Technology program in an AMA approved school
• Work Experience Required - None
• Certifications Required - Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)
• Licensed by the Louisiana State Radiology Technology Board of Examiners (LSRTBE)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification 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.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred - 2 year experience in Interventional Radiology
• Preferred - Advanced certification in Vascular Interventional Radiology

Responsibilities

• Verifies physician order and procedure to assure accuracy.
• Utilizes radiology information systems to facilitate care.
• Explains procedure to patient to ensure understanding.
• Independently operates equipment to complete imaging procedure according to protocol.
• Reviews patient images prior to transmission to ensure images meet diagnostic quality standards.
• Completes timely quality control procedures in accordance with regulatory standards and performing notification/remediation as warranted.
• Assists in the facilitation of departmental operations (inventory, staff schedules, equipment, maintenance, etc.).
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees