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Ochsner Health · 23 hours ago

CT/RAD Tech - PRN

Butler, AL

Part-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Ochsner Health is committed to serving and innovating in healthcare since 1942. The CT/RAD Tech is responsible for assessing patients and performing routine CT 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 (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

CT proceduresBasic Life Support (BLS)ARRT certificationClinical CT ExperienceAdvanced CT certificationComputer skillsSelf-directed workCardiac anatomyUltrasonic guidanceEffective communicationInterpersonal skillsConfidentialityWork under pressureFlexibility

Required

High School diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association

Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in radiography (R) and/or certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)

Current unrestricted license in the state of practice

Advanced certification in CT required by an organization recognized by the ACR Registry required within two years of employment

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 CT 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 cardiac anatomy, Doppler physics, and the hemodynamics of blood flow in relation to the various disease states

Skills to preliminarily identify stenosis or occlusion based on nationally published criteria

Skills to assist attending physicians with interventional procedures requiring ultrasonic guidance

Preferred

Clinical CT Experience

Advanced certification in CT required by an organization recognized by the ACR Registry

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