Rad Tech Cardiovascular - Ochsner Health Travel Contract - Baton Rouge, LA

Candidate must live at least 65 miles from Baton Rouge, LA.

Job Description

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.

Experience

2 years

Must be able to complete ALL Card Cath procedures, independently, including PPM, ICD's, peripheral, vascular, IR procedures. Must be able to perform radial and femoral approach. Specialized skills include Impella, Penumbra, Inari, IABP, Angiojet, Rotoblator, Laser, ShockWave, CO2 commander, and more.

Education

Required – Associate degree in radiologic sciences.

Preferred – Bachelor’s degree in radiologic sciences.

Certifications

Required – Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA).

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA).

Registered Radiologic Technologist in the state of practice AND registration from The American Registry of Radiology

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.

Strong interpersonal skills.

Ability to be detail-oriented, perform complex tasks which may be hazardous to the patient's welfare and

detect equipment malfunctions.

Interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively and courteously with a diverse group of internal/external

visitors in a highly stressful atmosphere.

Ability to learn new procedures.

Knowledge of and complies with all federal, state, and local regulatory radiation requirements.

Ability to work flexible schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).

Job Duties

Assists the team in patient setup and prep before the procedures and take down/clean up post-procedure

using safe patient transfer and positioning techniques.

Documents in procedure log to reflect accurate procedure and interventions to ensure accurate billing and

charge capture.

Operates radiographic fluoroscopy equipment to obtain diagnostic images of coronary artery disease and

peripheral vascular disease.

Conducts hemodynamic monitoring of patient during procedure and reporting values to performing

physician.

Monitors delivery of radiation dose to patient to achieve safe delivery with minimal exposure to staff.

Transmits, archives, and retrieves digital images in picture archiving and communicating systems (PACS).

Performs quality control standards by using the optimum diagnostic imaging and performing regular

maintenance of fluoroscopy equipment.

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.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list

of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended

at any time.

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.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for

employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,

protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental 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 communicable diseases. The incumbent has 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.

Shift information:

8 - 10 hour shifts, and on-call shifts for after hours, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays on a rotating basis

Five days a week for 8 hour shifts and four days a week for 10 hour shifts.

Our first case starts at 7a, and we work until the last patient is cared for. The on-call team stays late to finish, past the 8 hr or 10 hr shift. We flex our shifts around the cases that are scheduled.

Contract duration: 13 weeks