Radiology Technologist Assistant - King's Hwy - Full Time

Ochsner Health•Shreveport, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This job supports the delivery of individualized healthcare services to patients by assisting a registered radiologic technologist with limited radiographic procedures, adhering to safety protocols and procedures. Collaborates with radiology team members to provide support to patients and physicians during their visit, communicates with patients to ensure timely and accurate care, and maintains accurate documentation of medical information in the company’s data systems. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

Requirements

Education Required - High school diploma or equivalent.
Current enrollment in good standing in an accredited Medical Imaging Program
Work Experience Required – None.
Certifications Required - Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) 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.
Knowledge of diagnostic radiology procedures and operation/maintenance of radiology equipment.
Ability to safely operate radiology equipment.

Responsibilities

Prepares patient for visit by completing documentation, answering questions, and ensuring understanding of procedure.
Cleans and prepares the examination room for next appointment.
Verifies physician orders and procedures for accuracy to ensure provider is prepared for visit.
Maintains radiographic equipment and work area to departmental standards.
Performs radiology imaging adhering to LSBME standards and ALARA principle.
Reviews patient images prior to transmission to ensure diagnostic quality standards are met.
Performs quality control procedures in accordance with regulatory standards in a timely manner and perform notification/remediation as necessary.
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.
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.
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.