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Ochsner Health · 4 hours ago

CT Tech - In House Agency - South Shore/New Orleans Region

New Orleans, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Ochsner Health, a committed healthcare provider since 1942, is seeking a CT Tech to perform routine radiographic procedures and ensure patient safety. The role involves operating imaging equipment, verifying physician orders, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.

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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

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Radiologic TechnologyRegistered by ARRTDiagnostic Medical SonographyBasic Life Support (BLS)Computer skillsWindows applicationsSelf-directed workAnatomyIdentify abnormal findingsEffective communicationInterpersonal skillsConfidentialityWork under pressure

Required

Completion of a Radiologic Technology program in an AMA approved school and/or completion of a CAHEA approved formal training program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

2 years' experience in Radiologic Technology

Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and/or American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) and/or certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)

Current license in the state of practice

Advanced level certification(s) in specific additional modalities

Basic Life Support (BLS) 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

Knowledge of procedures and technical language

Ability to work with and maintain strict confidentiality

Ability to work efficiently and calmly under pressure

Ability to work self-directed and to function without direct supervision

Ability and willingness to have and maintain flexibility in work duties and hours (may require flexible schedule such as nights, evenings, weekends, holidays, extended shifts, etc.)

General knowledge of anatomy as required for specific radiology modalities

Skills to preliminarily identify abnormal findings as required for specific radiology modalities

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