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Radiologic Technologist - Nome, Alaska - Norton Sound Health Corporation

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium

Radiologic Technologist - Nome, Alaska - Norton Sound Health Corporation

Nome, AK
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

     

     

    Perform MRI exams while providing excellent patient care.

     

    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.

     

    • Performs exams and all aspects of MRI utilizing established protocols, including utilization of equipment, exam protocols, documentation in EMR, RIS and PACS, and transfers images for interpretation

    • Maintains patient safety by obtaining a medical history, utilizing the MRI questionnaire, reviewing the patient’s EMR, and contacting physicians for pertinent information as needed

    • Proficiency in use of Ferroguard Assure metal detection system

    • Utilize power injector, or hand inject as needed, for optimal contrast enhancement

    • Observes patient’s condition, both physical and emotional, to provide appropriate patient care pre, post, and during exam

    • Completes appropriate documentation in patient’s EMR and network computers

    • Ensures routing of images to PACS and to Radiologists

    • Performs other duties as assigned

    • 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

    Required Skills

     

    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.

     

    Job specific skills and abilities are listed below:

    • Above average communication and customer service skills

     

    Required Experience

    2 Years of working as an MRI Technologist

    Must have ARRT with MRI Certification and Basic Life Support

  • Qualifications

     

    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.

     

    Job specific skills and abilities are listed below:

    • Above average communication and customer service skills

     

  • Industry
    Hospital and Health Care