Ct/Xray Tech - $25K Sign-On Bonus, $10K Relo Bonus, $10K/Yr Geo Diff

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) • Wrangell, AK

127d • $38 - $54

About The Position

SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement. Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. The Radiologic Technologist/Sonographer 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.

Requirements

• Current ARRT in Radiography OR Current ARDMS in one category (Abd or OB/GYN).
• Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years.
• Able to perform all diagnostic exams as related to assigned modality.

Nice To Haves

• Tech I – ARRT or ARDMS in one modality.
• Tech II – ARRT (CT, MR, MG, NM) or ARDMS certified in two modalities.
• Tech III – ARRT (CT, MR, MG, NM) or ARDMS certified in three modalities.
• Tech IV – ARRT (CT, MR, MG, NM) or ARDMS certified in four modalities.

Responsibilities

• Provide radiographic/Sonographic examination of all body parts for diagnostic interpretation.
• 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.
• Work well in situations of stress.
• Be willing to take call and report to work within 20 minutes.
• Learn other imaging modalities as Manager sees fit.
• Perform duties in two fields of imaging and willing to work outside of modality.
• Maintain competency in ancillary modality.
• Perform mammography procedures including breast needle localization, specimen radiography, quality control, screening, diagnostic stereotactic breast biopsy.
• Perform all requested ultrasound exams for diagnostic interpretation by a radiologist.
• Participate in the preparation of policy and procedure in ultrasound area.
• Perform all requested MRI procedures and maintain safety protocols.
• Assist with invasive procedures in CT/Interventional and maintain equipment.
• Work in conjunction with Imaging Manager and Director as Lead Technologist.
• Review, edit, correct, and validate PACS to ensure accurate patient procedure image labeling.
• Assign daily staffing schedule and respond to staff concerns promptly.

Benefits

• Generous benefits including retirement.
• Paid time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Long and short-term disability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees