Radiology Technician

*Ochsner Health System is currently hiring a Radiologic Technologist in Metairie, LA *

*\*\*Sign-On Bonus & Relocation Assistance Available\*\**

*Total compensation will be discussed during the interview process*

*Schedule:*
* Day shift, Night shift, Weekends as needed

*Benefits: *
* *Relocation Assistance Available *
* Medical, Dental, Vision
* Short Term Disability
* Long Term Disability
* PTO (vacation, sick, personal days, paid holidays)
* Life Insurance
* Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
* Retirement Plan
* Paid Parental Leave

*Responsibilities:*
* Supports and ensures the patient is prepared for the visit by completing appropriate documentation/patient registration as needed, explaining procedure to patient’s understanding, and ensuring patient’s questions are answered prior to leaving.
* Prepares room for next appointment after patient leaves.
* Supports and ensures the provider is prepared for the visit by verifying physician orders and procedures for accuracy.
* Independently operates equipment, including radiology information systems, to complete imaging procedure according to protocol, including placement of nasogastric tubes, IVs, urinary catheters, and administration of contrast to facilitate care.
* Reviews patient images prior to transmission to ensure images meet diagnostic quality standards.
* Completes timely quality control procedures in accordance with regulatory standards and performs notification/remediation as warranted.
* Assists in the facilitation of departmental operations, including inventory, staff schedules, equipment maintenance.
* 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.
* Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

*Qualifications:*
* High school diploma or equivalent.
* Completion of a Radiologic Technology program from an American Medical Association (AMA) approved school.
* 1+ years of Prior healthcare experience preferred
* Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
* Licensed by the Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners in the state of practice.
* Basic Life Support (BLS) 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 to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
* Strong interpersonal skills.
* Strong customer service skills.

*Physical Demands: *

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* Medium Work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.
* Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.
* The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.
* Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

*About Ochsner: *

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Disability insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid sick time
* Paid time off
* Parental leave
* Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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