Radiologic Technologist/Medical Assistant -- Urgent Care - Shreveport

Ochsner Health•Shreveport, LA

About The Position

This job provides individualized health care services to assigned patients of diverse backgrounds and ages through effective communication in person, by phone, and electronically. The employee works with team members to support patients and physicians throughout the visit, assesses patients, and safely performs routine radiographic procedures according to safety procedures and protocols. The role communicates with patients to ensure their needs are met, documents pertinent medical information in company data systems, and acts as a clinical mentor for junior staff and students. The employee helps prepare patients and providers for visits, operates imaging equipment and radiology information systems, evaluates image quality, performs quality control, and assists with departmental operations. Duties also include certain patient-care procedures such as placement of nasogastric tubes, IVs, and urinary catheters, and administration of contrast. The employee must comply with applicable laws, accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct. A sign-on bonus is available.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of a Radiologic Technology program from an American Medical Association (AMA)-approved school.
Experience working with and maintaining confidential information, including experience in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Licensure by the Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners in the state of practice.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and information retrieval.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout patient care.
Proficiency with Windows-style applications, role-specific software packages, and keyboard use.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Strong customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

Prior healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for visits by completing appropriate documentation, including registration as needed; explain procedures, answer patient questions, and prepare the room for the next appointment after the patient leaves.
Prepare providers for visits by verifying physician orders and procedures for accuracy.
Independently operate equipment, including radiology information systems, to complete imaging procedures according to protocol.
Place nasogastric tubes, IVs, and urinary catheters, and administer contrast to facilitate care.
Review patient images before transmission to ensure they meet diagnostic quality standards.
Complete timely quality control procedures in accordance with regulatory standards and perform notifications or remediation as warranted.
Assist with departmental operations, including inventory, staff schedules, and equipment maintenance.
Adapt communication and care to the patient population, respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, requesting permission, and using an appropriate communication style.
Document pertinent medical information in company data systems.
Work with team members to support patients and physicians throughout visits and communicate with patients to ensure their needs are met timely and accurately.
Remain knowledgeable about and ensure compliance with applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.
Immediately report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient, employee safety, privacy, or other compliance concerns.
Perform other related duties as required.