Rad Tech Assistant - Ochsner Baptist

Ochsner Clinic Foundation•New Orleans, LA

9d•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! This job supports the delivery of individualized healthcare services to patients by assisting a registered radiologic technologist with limited radiographic procedures, adhering to safety protocols and procedures. Collaborates with radiology team members to provide support to patients and physicians during their visit, communicates with patients to ensure timely and accurate care, and maintains accurate documentation of medical information in the company’s data systems.

Requirements

Education Required - High school diploma or equivalent.
Current enrollment in good standing in an accredited Medical Imaging Program
Work Experience Required – None.
Certifications Required - Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
Knowledge of diagnostic radiology procedures and operation/maintenance of radiology equipment.
Ability to safely operate radiology equipment.

Responsibilities

Prepares patient for visit by completing documentation, answering questions, and ensuring understanding of procedure.
Cleans and prepares the examination room for next appointment.
Verifies physician orders and procedures for accuracy to ensure provider is prepared for visit.
Maintains radiographic equipment and work area to departmental standards.
Performs radiology imaging adhering to LSBME standards and ALARA principle.
Reviews patient images prior to transmission to ensure diagnostic quality standards are met.
Performs quality control procedures in accordance with regulatory standards in a timely manner and perform notification/remediation as necessary.
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.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.