AK - CT Tech - Klawock - Anchorage, United States - HexaQuEST Health, Inc.

Description

Job Description:

25k sign on, 10k relocation

Job Overview:

The Radiologic Technologist must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients' service on his or her assigned unit.

The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's/area/department's policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:
Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job


AGES SPECIFIC TO DEPARTMENT:
Newborn- Birth through 1 Month
Infant- 1 Month through 5 years
School Age- 6 years through 12 years
Adolescent/Teenager-13 years through 17 years
Young Adult- 18 years through 34 years
Middle Adult- 35 years through 50 years
Mature Adult- 51 years through 69 years
Geriatric Adult- 70 years +
CULTURE/RELIGIOUS ASPECTS
Employee will work with patients/employees of all cultural and religious backgrounds.

ETHICS AND COMPLIANCE
Employee performs within the prescribed limits of SEARHC Ethics and Compliance Program.

Is responsible to detect, observe and report compliance variances to their immediate supervisor, or upward through the chain of command, the Compliance Officer or hospital hotline.

CUSTOMER SERVICE
All employees must adhere to the Mission, Vision, and Key Values of SEARHC.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Must provide radiographic examination within department and other areas of all body parts for diagnostic interpretation. Must exercise professional judgement in performance of procedures applying principles of radiation protection.
• Maintains patient records and files.
• Assumes responsibility for departmental quality assurance program.
• Pursues continuing education.
• Transfers patient to and from radiology.
• In the absence of a supervisor, can assume responsibility for the department.
• Rotates shifts as required.
• Performs ancillary duties as requested by supervisor.
• Follows policies and procedures as set up by SEARHC Administration.
• Assists in general hygiene of department and self.
• Should be able to work well in situations of stress.
• Must be willing and able to take call and report to work within 30 minutes.
• Must maintain competency in licensed modality.
• Able and willing to perform other duties as assigned.
• Assist with invasive procedures and knowledge of these procedures.
• Competent in sterile technique.
• Competent in OR procedures and C-Arm operation.
• Alaska fluoroscopy certified or willing to obtain within 90 days.

Computed Tomography:

• Responsible for care of equipment in this area.
• Responsible for record maintenance.
• Assist with invasive procedures and knowledge of these procedures.
• Active part in the preparation of procedure in this area.
• Consult with referring physicians.
• Able to perform venipuncture or willing to be trained within first 90 days.
• Follow standard precautions procedure.
• Alter routine protocols to provide quality care to pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients.
• Change contrast levels per age group.
• Set up and run automatic injector.
• Familiar with contraindications of contract.
• Competent in tele-radiology transmission.
• Competent in sterile technique.
• Actively assists in supply inventory and ordering.
• Daily/Weekly QC

Lead Technologist (If Applicable):

• Will work in conjunction with Imaging Manager and Director, supports development and achievement of organizational goals and objectives.
• Reviews, edits, corrects, and validates PACS to ensure accurate patient procedure image labeling.
• Maintain organized and productive workflow within the clinical area.
• Assign daily responsibilities for front line staff.
• Respond to staff concerns promptly.
• Works to identify and solve operational problems.
• Oversee new staff orientation.
• Serve as an expert resource for staff in clinical specialties as well as organizational policies and procedures.
• Maintain best practices to ensure optimization of imaging protocols.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS
Attends department/organizational meetings, in-services, and disaster drills.
Willing to participate and serve on departmental, organizational, and community committees and teams.


Qualifications:
Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required

• Current ARRT in Radiography
• Current ARRT in Computed Tomography

Experience Required

• Able to perform all diagnostic exams as related to assigned modality.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for Technologist Level Assignment
Tech I - ARRT or ARDMS in one modality (i.e., ARRT general radiography or ARDMS one category)
Tech II - ARRT (CT, MR, MG, NM) or ARDMS /ARDMS categories (OB/GYN, Abd) certified in two modalities.
Tech III - ARRT (CT, MR, MG, NM) or ARDMS certified in three modalities modalities/ARDMS categories (RVT or RDCS)
Tech IV - ARRT (CT, MR, MG, NM) or ARDMS certified in four modalities modalities/ARDMS categories (RVT or RDCS)


Computer Skills:

• EHR
• PACS
• RIS Other

Qualifications:

• BLS Certification

Other

Qualifications:

• BLS Certification

Position Urgency:
Normal


Shifts:
Days, Full Time


State License Details:
Upon Acceptance


Minimum Years of Experience:
Less than 1 year


Specialty Type:
Diagnostic Imaging


Sub Specialty:
CT Technologist


Bilingual:
No


Holiday Coverage Required:
No