Radiologic Technologist II

Norton Sound Health Corp•Nome, AK

About The Position

Purpose of Position: Perform and provide General Imaging, CT Scan, and Mammography exams during normal business hours. Uphold the organization’s vision, mission, and corporate values. Demonstrate understanding of and compliance with organization’s policies, procedures, code of conduct and work rules. Essential Functions: Arrange patients for General Imaging, CT Scan, and Mammography Prevent patient from being exposed to unnecessary radiation exposure following the ALARA principle (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) General Imaging Produce radiographic images (x-rays) to aid in the diagnosis of medical problems and complete required documentation Perform Bone Density scans – Dexa Scan CT Scan Produce radiographic images (x-rays) to aid in the diagnosis of medical problems and complete required documentation Rotate on call for General Imaging and CT Mammography Perform Screening and Diagnostic exams Maintain tracking system and documentation: All Mammographic results Code 4 and 5 results Conduct quality control and assurance testing, and record findings per MQSA/FDA regulations Maintain hospital accreditation by participating in inspections and correcting any deficiencies: MQSA/FDA every year ACR every three years Update operations manual in accordance with FDA/MQSA/ACR regulations Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have general knowledge of typical office technologies such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, and typical office software.
General Imaging
Bone Density training preferred
CT Scan imaging, GE prefered
Power injectors, Medrad preferred
Mammography imaging
MQSA/FDA/ACR regulations
All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have a broad range of skills and abilities centered around a strong patient focus, efficient performance, and teamwork.
All employees should have patient/customer service skills, interpersonal skills and good communication skills.
All employees should have the ability to manage their time and organize their work to ensure efficient performance.
In addition, all employees should have the ability to follow policy, procedure and instructions, actively communicate with their supervisors to ensure understanding and manage their work accordingly.
Finally, all employees should have the ability to understand and manage patient/customer confidentiality.
Above average interpersonal skills
Excellent communication and customer service skills
American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) required.
If not certified in CT, must obtain within 12 months
If not certified in Mammography, must obtain to work in modality

Nice To Haves

Bone Density training preferred
CT Scan imaging, GE prefered
Power injectors, Medrad preferred
Second modality certification preferred: CT Scan, Mammography

Responsibilities

Arrange patients for General Imaging, CT Scan, and Mammography
Prevent patient from being exposed to unnecessary radiation exposure following the ALARA principle (As Low As Reasonably Achievable)
Produce radiographic images (x-rays) to aid in the diagnosis of medical problems and complete required documentation
Perform Bone Density scans – Dexa Scan
Rotate on call for General Imaging and CT
Perform Screening and Diagnostic exams
Maintain tracking system and documentation
Conduct quality control and assurance testing, and record findings per MQSA/FDA regulations
Maintain hospital accreditation by participating in inspections and correcting any deficiencies
Update operations manual in accordance with FDA/MQSA/ACR regulations
Perform other duties as assigned