Diagnostic Imaging Technologist II - Mammographer; $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).
• Absorbs 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.
• Affords respect to others strengths and abilities and supports 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.
• Abide by current ACR standards for positioning.
• Prepare and send out letters at conclusion of patient exam.
• Advocate for routine breast cancers screening for patients.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technologist program with dedicated mammography training preferred.
• Current registration with ARRT may be accepted in lieu of accredited graduation.
• Current registration with ARRT (R)(M) or equivalent required.
• Current BLS certification.
• Two years post-graduation experience preferred.
• Initial training in digital mammography and tomosynthesis required.
• Meets current MQSA requirements including 15 breast CEU within 36 months and 200 mammography exams in 24 months preferred.
• Ability to perform mammography studies including routing screening and specialized diagnostic views preferred.
• Recent x-ray experience preferred, Fuji experience preferred.
• *Unregistered technologists may be considered for Diagnostic Imaging Technician I.