Diagnostic Imaging Technologist II - CT; $10K Sign-On 2 year/$15K Sign-On 3 year, $15K Relocation and Retention Bonus Eligible

About the role

The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization serving nearly 30,000 people in rural, southwest Alaska. Bethel, the regional hub and location of the only hospital in the region, has a population of nearly 7,000. This position is part of the Diagnostic Imaging department.

Responsibilities

• Corroborates patient's clinical history with procedure, including appropriate times for follow up (mammography, lung cancer screen, bone density, some sonography exams).
• Absesses patient condition, determines possibility of pregnancy, maintains viability of all patient lines, and assures patient safety through proper use of restraints/support devices and observation.
• Ability to make decisions regarding imaging evaluations; reading charts, gathering pertinent lab values, interacting with and providing reports to radiologists and/or attending physicians as required.
• Prepares patient for procedures; providing instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation and minimize anxiety.
• Demonstrate competency and proficiency in utilizing all required equipment and accessories.
• Select appropriate protocol within imaging equipment for desired protocol.
• Positions patient to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort.
• Immobilizes patient as required for appropriate examination – follows providers orders regarding any use of restraints.
• Verifies informed consent and assists Radiologist or medical provider during procedures, applies aseptic surgical techniques as needed.
• Performs examinations in an accurate and timely manner by responding to changes in the work schedule, handling interruptions, emergency studies, scheduling inquiries, and functioning as a productive imaging technologist and completing assignments prior to shift termination according to departmental procedure.
• Evaluates images for technical quality and manipulates display parameters.
• Completes equipment start-up, shut-down, and QC as needed.
• Performs imaging QA/QC duties including evaluating images for technical quality as requires by department standards.
• Performs transfer of imaging to digital equipment (PACs) and other workstations as needed.
• Maintains archival storage of data as appropriate.
• Initiates basic life support actions when necessary.
• Provides patient education.
• Assists in maintaining patient records, respecting confidentiality and established policy.
• Assumes responsibility for assigned area and reports operational and/or equipment malfunction to supervisor.
• Participates in orientation and training of new employees and other health care professionals as requested by supervisor, included clinical instruction as necessary.
• Participates in the department’s quality assessment and improvement plan. May be responsible for specific quality control duties.
• Maintains knowledge of and observes universal precautions.
• Ability to work considerately with other staff and coworkers. Respectful of others strengths and abilities and supportive of their efforts to provide superior patient care.
• Performs imaging examinations according to departmental procedure and protocol.
• Demonstrates competency and proficiency in utilizing all required diagnostic equipment.
• Reports operational and/or equipment problems immediately to supervisor or designee.
• Applies principles of radiation protection, when appropriate, to minimize exposure to patient, self and others.
• Reviews requests/reports for completeness and correctness to ensure proper patient care and charges.
• Willingly learns/orients to duties of other imaging staff and fills in for other positions/duties as needed to facility patient care and smooth operation of the imaging department.
• Performs clerical duties as needed to provide complete coverage of department positions.
• Works proactively in helping to train and develop other staff members and willingly accepts responsibility for other duties as assigned by department supervisor or designee.
• Maintain certification through continuing education requirements. Ensuring knowledge of upcoming changes with the imaging field.
• Exercises professional judgement in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complementary to medical ethics.
• Performs imaging procedures to accurately demonstrate cross sectional anatomic images for interpretation.
• Provides appropriate patient care and education.
• Recognizes patient’s conditions to facilitate successful completion of procedures.
• Understands methods and is capable of performing venipunctures.
• In agreement with the Joint Commission and YKHC contrast policy, prepares, identifies and/or administers contrast media and/or medications as prescribed by a licensed provider.
• Provide health care services by applying x-ray energy and computed processing techniques to assist in diagnosis and/or treatment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technologist program with dedicated CT training preferred.
• Current registration with ARRT may be accepted in lieu of accredited graduation.
• Current registration with ARRT (R)(CT) or equivalent required.
• Current BLS certification.
• Two years post-graduation experience preferred.
• Experience utilizing radiography and computed tomography equipment required, Siemens and Fuji experience preferred.

Skills

• Ability to perform CT angiography studies included PE chest, CTA head, CTA neck, and CTA abdomen with lower extremity run off preferred.
• Ability to perform imaging procedures to accurately demonstrate cross sectional anatomic images for interpretation.
• Ability to recognize patient’s conditions to facilitate successful completion of procedures.
• Ability to understand methods and perform venipunctures.

Benefits

• Generous PTO – starting at 4.5 weeks per year, accrued over time
• Eleven paid holidays
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retail plans
• Employee Wellness Center

Pay

$46.23 per hour

Schedule

Full time