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Ochsner Health · 5 months ago

Radiology Technician-OR/Pain Management SMH East

Slidell - Northshore Region - Louisiana

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

Ochsner Health is a leading healthcare provider committed to serving and innovating in patient care. They are seeking a Radiology Technician to assess patients and perform routine radiographic procedures while ensuring adherence to safety protocols. The role also includes mentoring junior staff and facilitating departmental operations.

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Responsibilities

Verifies physician order and procedure to ensure accuracy

Uses radiology information systems to facilitate care

Explains procedure to patient to ensure understanding

Independently operates equipment to complete imaging procedure according to protocol (may include placement of nasogastric tubes, IVs, urinary catheters, and administration of contrast)

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

Performs other related duties as required

Qualification

Radiologic technology certificationBasic Life Support (BLS)Radiologic technology experienceComputer proficiencyEffective communicationInterpersonal skills

Required

Completion of an approved radiologic technology program

Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) OR American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registry eligible, registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) within 90 days of employment, and temporary state license required

Current unrestricted license in the state of practice

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification 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

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability) and travel throughout and between facilities

Preferred

Radiologic technology experience

Company

Ochsner Health

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Ochsner Health is the leading nonprofit healthcare provider in Louisiana, Mississippi and across the Gulf South, delivering expert care at its 47 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers.

Founded in 1942

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

10001+ employees