Travel Contract Rad Tech - Cath Lab

Registered Nurse

40h per week On call discussed with radiology manager 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. Must live Ochsner's values of patients first, compassion, integrity, excellence, teamwork, and inclusivity, and assume the role of a dedicated, full-time employee. 

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. Must live Ochsner's values of Patients first, compassion, integrity, excellence, teamwork, and inclusivity, and assume the role of a dedicated, full time employee. 

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. Must live Ochsner's values of Patients first, compassion, integrity, excellence, teamwork, and inclusivity, and assume the role of a dedicated, full time employee. 

Education

Required - Completion of an approved radiologic technology program.

Certifications

Required - Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)

Current unrestricted license in the state of practice.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification 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.

Strong interpersonal skills.

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

throughout and between facilities.

Job Duties

Verifies physician order and procedure to ensure accuracy.

Uses radiology information systems to facilitate care.

Explains procedure to patient to ensure understanding.

Independently operates equipment to complete imaging procedure according to protocol (may include

placement of nasogastric tubes, IVs, urinary catheters, and administration of contrast).

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 required.

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.

Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently,

and/or 10 to 20 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.