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Ochsner Health · 8 hours ago

Xray Tech - Kenner (Days, 3-12's)

Kenner, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Ochsner Health is committed to serving, healing, leading, educating, and innovating in healthcare since 1942. They are seeking an Xray Tech responsible for assessing patients and performing routine radiographic procedures while 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 (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

Other related duties as required

Qualification

Radiologic TechnologyARRT CertificationBasic Life Support (BLS)Computer SkillsWindows ApplicationsEffective 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

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

Preferred

Radiologic technology experience

Benefits

$20,000 Sign-On Bonus

Relocation Assistance Available

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