Radiology Technologist - CT/Xray

Wrangell, AK, US

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Job Description:

MUST PROVIDE 2 FINGERPRINT CARDS UPON ACCEPTANCE OF POSITION
MUST HAVE CT EXPERIENCE and CERTIFICATION
The Radiologic Technologist/CT Tech 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.
JKey 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 CT examination of all body parts for diagnostic interpretation. Must exercise professional judgement in performance of procedures applying principles of radiation protection.
Perform diagnostic medical radiography/sonography within department and other areas.
Maintain patient records and files.
Assume responsibility for departmental quality assurance program.
Pursue continuing education.
Transfer patient to and from radiology.
In absence of supervisor, assume responsibility of department.
Rotate shifts as required.
Perform ancillary duties as requested by supervisor.
Follow policies and procedures as set up by SEARHC Administration.
Assist in general hygiene of department and self.
Should be able to work well in situations of stress.
Must be willing to able to take call and report to work within 20 minutes.
Must be willing to learn other imaging modalities as Manager sees fit.
Must be able to perform duties in two fields of imaging and willing to work outside of modality, i.e., Ultrasound, MRI, CT, Mammography.
Must maintain competency in ancillary modality.
Able and willing to perform other duties as assigned.
CT/ INTERVENTIONAL
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.
Strive towards the goal of venipuncture.
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 assist in supply inventory and ordering.
Daily/Weekly QC
LEAD TECHNOLOGIST
Work in conjunction with Imaging Manager and Director; support development and achievement of organizational goals and objectives.
Review, edit, correct, and validate PACS to ensure accurate patient procedure image labeling.
Ensure flow of work is organized and efficient.
Assign daily staffing schedule.
Respond to staff concerns promptly.
Works to identify and solve operational problems.
Assist in hiring staff.
Coordinate new staff orientation.
Serve as an expert resource for staff. Staff need to feel comfortable going to the lead as a resource for clinical or technical questions, patient or customer concerns, and process questions.SECONDARY FUNCTIONS
Attends department/organizational meetings, in-services, and disaster drills.
Additional Job DescriptionAdditional Job DescriptionEducation, Certifications, and Licenses Required:
Current ARRT in Radiography OR
Current ARDMS in one category (Abd or OB/GYN)
BLS certification required within 45 days of start
Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every three yearsExperience Required
Able to perform all diagnostic exams as related to assigned modality.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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 certified in two modalities/ARDMS categories (OB/GYN, Abd)

Position Urgency:
Normal

Shifts:
May need to cover day or night shift, and on-call

State License Details:
Not Needed

Minimum Years of Experience:
2

Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
36

Specialty Type:
Diagnostic Imaging

Sub Specialty:
CT Technologist, Radiologic Technologist

General Certifications:
ACLSBLS/BCLSPALSNRP

Allied Health Certifications:
ARRT

Bilingual:
No

EMR Used:
Meditech

Holiday Coverage Required:
Yes

Pay Rate
$87.14 - $92.02/hour

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