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Ochsner Health · 4 months ago

CT Technologist - Ochsner Westbank

Gretna - New Orleans Region - Louisiana

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Ochsner Health is a leading healthcare provider committed to serving and healing its community. They are seeking a CT Technologist to assess patients and perform routine CT procedures while ensuring adherence to radiation safety protocols and mentoring junior staff and students.

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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 (including placement of IV)

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

Qualification

Radiologic TechnologyCT procedures knowledgeARRT certificationWindows applications proficiencyData entry skillsBasic Life Support certificationEffective communication

Required

Completion of a formal training program; Radiologic Technology program in an AMA approved school

Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Licensed by the Louisiana State Radiology Technology Board of Examiners

Advanced certification in CT required within 2 years of employment

Current Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association

Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information

Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process

Knowledge of CT procedures and technical language required

Preferred

2 years experience as a CT Technologist

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