AK Radiology Technologist 125 RATE

MUST PROVIDE 2 FINGERPRINT CARDS UPON ACCEPTANCE OF POSITION 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. JKey Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the JobAGES SPECIFIC TO DEPARTMENTNewborn Birth through 1 MonthInfant 1 Month through 5 yearsSchool Age 6 years through 12 yearsAdolescent/Teenager 13 years through 17 yearsYoung Adult 18 years through 34 yearsMiddle Adult 35 years through 50 yearsMature Adult 51 years through 69 yearsGeriatric Adult 70 years CULTURE/RELIGIOUS ASPECTSEmployee will work with patients/employees of all cultural and religious backgrounds. ETHICS AND COMPLIANCEEmployee performs within the prescribed limits of SEARHC Ethics and Compliance Program. Is responsible to detect observe and report compliance variances to their immediate supervisor or upward through the chain of command the Compliance Officer or hospital hotline. CUSTOMER SERVICEAll employees must adhere to the Mission Vision and Key Values of SEARHC. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSMust provide radiographic/Sonographic examination of all body parts for diagnostic interpretation. Must exercise professional judgement in performance of procedures applying principles of radiation diagnostic medical radiography/sonography within department and other patient records and responsibility for departmental quality assurance continuing patient to and from absence of supervisor assume responsibility of shifts as ancillary duties as requested by policies and procedures as set up by SEARHC in general hygiene of department and be able to work well in situations of be willing to able to take call and report to work within 20 be willing to learn other imaging modalities as Manager sees be able to perform duties in two fields of imaging and willing to work outside of modality i.e. Ultrasound MRI CT maintain competency in ancillary and willing to perform other duties as assigned. MAMMOGRAPHYPerform the following:Breast needle localizationSpecimen radiographyQuality controlScreeningDiagnosticStereotactic breast biopsyActively pursues five CEU s Mammography credits per year documented per ACR/FDA requirements and kept in RadiologyPerforms 100 mammograms per year documented per ACR/FDA requirements and kept in Radiology ULTRASOUNDPerform all requested exams for diagnostic interpretation by a to seek a higher level of education with RDMS certification (Abd OB/GYN RVT RDCS).Pursue continuing education to fulfill radiology and/or RDMS for care of for neatness of work for paperwork that accompanies procedureAssistance with ultrasound invasive in the preparation of policy and procedure in this with referring of Trophon with all efforts to obtain pursues education in a changing field. MRITechnically able to perform all requested procedures or to improvise with new for care of for paperwork that accompanies proceduresActive part of policy and procedure preparation in this with referring physicians regarding imaging to perform safety/ patient and to perform quench QC CT/ INTERVENTIONALResponsible for care of equipment in this for record with invasive procedures and knowledge of these part in the preparation of procedure in this with referring towards the goal of standard precautions routine protocols to provide quality care to pediatric adolescent and geriatric contrast levels per age up and run automatic with contraindications of in tele-radiology in sterile assist in supply inventory and QC LEAD TECHNOLOGISTWork in conjunction with Imaging Manager and Director; support development and achievement of organizational goals and edit correct and validate PACS to ensure accurate patient procedure image flow of work is organized and daily staffing to staff concerns to identify and solve operational in hiring new staff as an expert resource for staff. Staff need to feel comfortable going to the lead as a resource for clinical or technical questions patient or customer concerns and process FUNCTIONSAttends department/organizational meetings in-services and disaster drills. Additional Job DescriptionAdditional Job DescriptionEducation Certifications and Licenses Required:Current ARRT in Radiography ORCurrent ARDMS in one category (Abd or OB/GYN)BLS certification required within 45 days of startClinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every three yearsExperience RequiredAble to perform all diagnostic exams as related to assigned Skills and AbilitiesTech I ARRT or ARDMS in one modality (i.e. ARRT general radiography or ARDMS one category)Tech II ARRT (CT MR MG NM) or ARDMS certified in two modalities/ARDMS categories (OB/GYN Abd)

Shift: May need to cover day or night shift and on-call

Specialty Type: Diagnostic Imaging

Sub Specialties: Radiologic Technologist Ultrasound Technologist General ab/ob small parts

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