Ochsner Health - Covington, LA
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Remote - Covington, LA
10,001+ employees
Ambulatory Health Care Services
About the position
The position involves assessing patients and safely performing PET procedures in accordance with prescribed safety procedures and protocols. The role also includes serving as a clinical mentor for junior staff and students, contributing to the overall mission of Ochsner Health to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate in healthcare.
Responsibilities
- 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 (including placement of IV and administration of radiopharmaceuticals).
- 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 respect for privacy and communication style.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Requirements
- Completion of an approved nuclear medicine program.
- Registered in Nuclear Medicine by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT), Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) or equivalent body.
- Registered in CT by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT), Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), or registry eligible with a temporary work permit.
- Current unrestricted license in the state of practice.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Nice-to-haves
- Positron emission technology experience.
Benefits
- Up to $20,000 sign on bonus for eligible candidates.
