Local Contract Multimodal Technologist
Juneau, AK
Rang Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

AK - X-Ray Tech - Juneau
Specialty: Diagnostic Imaging

Sub Specialty(s): MRI Technologist, CT Technologist
Shift: Days, Full Time
$10000 in Relocation
 

It’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.
 

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.
 

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Must provide radiographic/Sonographic 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 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 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

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS

• Attends department/organizational meetings, in-services, and disaster drills.

Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required:

• Current ARRT in Radiography
• Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years

Experience Required

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