PRN Radiology Technician

Job Title: PRN Radiology Technician:

We will train motivated individuals with a strong work ethic to care for patients in the administrative setting. We offer a great team environment with people who thrive in a fast-paced ambulatory surgery center.

DO WORK THAT MATTERS
Are you looking for work that matters If yes we invite you to join us. We are seeking motivated committed individuals to become part of our enthusiastic and busy team that is positively impacting the lives of Alaskans every day.

The Surgery Center of Fairbanks (SCF) is a nationally-recognized multi-specialty surgery center serving patients from throughout the vast region of interior Alaska. Our team is changing the lives of patients through technologically-advanced surgery and an exceptional level of care. Working at SCF gives you the opportunity to apply your skills in a Center recognized for excellence while at the same time advancing your career.

SCF is accredited by the Joint Commission and received Disease-Specific Care Certification by TJC for our Spine Surgery & Total Knee Replacement programs.

Come to work with us in a very busy multi-specialty Ambulatory Surgery Center that prides itself on our efficiency and excellence in patient care!

Why work at SCF


Duties and responsibilities:
1. Philosophy a) Supports the facilitys ideology mission goals and objectives b) Performs in accordance with the facilitys policies and procedures c) Follows the facilitys standards for ethical business conduct d) Conducts self as a positive role model and team member e) Recognizes patients rights and responsibilities and supports them in performance of job duties f) Participates in facility committees meetings inservices and activities 2. Communication a) Communicates effectively and professionally with patients visitors physicians and coworkers b) Interacts with others in a positive respectful and considerate manner 3. Financial practices a) Uses facility resources appropriately and avoids wasteful practices b) Reports wasteful practices c) Analyzes work area and makes recommendations for potential cost-effective improvements 4. Compliance program a) Contributes to the progress and development of the organizations adopted compliance program b) Performs according to established compliance policies and procedures 5. Performance-improvement program a) Contributes to the progress and development of the organizations adopted performance-improvement program b) Performs according to established performance-improvement policies and procedures 6. Safety/risk-management program a) Adheres to safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities b) Reports observed or suspected safety violations hazards and policy/procedure noncompliance to the safety officer or other designated person 7. Professional competence a) Participates in continuing education and other learning experiences b) Shares knowledge gained in continuing education with staff c) Maintains membership in relevant professional organizations d) Seeks new learning experiences by accepting challenging opportunities and responsibilities e) Welcomes suggestions and recommendations 8. Duties a) Completes duties according to the requirements of each procedure requiring radiological support b) Assembles necessary supplies and positioning aids for scheduling procedures according to physicians preference card c) Tests and monitors equipment for proper working condition d) Accurately comprehends and interprets verbal orders and direction e) Documents records and other forms accurately adhering to approved policies/procedures f) Confirms that all persons in the room are appropriately shielded before activating x-ray g) Communicates information about the patients status to other persons responsible for patient care h) Applies the prescribed procedures to competently perform radiology technician functions i) Follows principles of aseptic technique in performing duties during the procedure j) Remains available during the procedure to provide timely responses to physician or patient needs k) Follows manufacturers specifications and OSHA guidelines when performing x-ray procedure l) Performs required maintenance of instruments supplies and equipment by adhering to cleaning care storage and calibration procedures as directed m) Handles equipment and instruments correctly to provide appropriate availability and safety n) Maintains adequate supplies to provide immediate availability during the procedure o) Maintains a clean and organized work area p) Responds in a timely manner to meet the needs of the patient and the physician q) Assists with turning over operating rooms between cases r) Assists with cleaning rooms between cases (e.g. dusts shelves and countertops removes linens and places in bag for daily pickup removes garbage from operating room and recovery room) s) Knows location of equipment and supplies

Qualifications:
1. Cooperative work attitude toward co-employees management patients visitors and physicians
2. Ability to promote favorable facility image with physicians patients insurance companies and general public
3. Ability to make decisions and solve problems
4. Ability to work in a fast-paced enviorment and multi-task

Educational and Job Quality Requirements:
Required
1. High school diploma or GED certificate
2. Radiology technician certification
3. Strong ethical and moral character references
Preferred
1. Two or more years experience working as a radiology technician
2. ASC experience

Physical/mental requirements:
1. Ability to sit stand and walk for long periods
2. Visual and auditory acuity

Supervises:
Not applicable

Contacts:
1. Patients
2. Patients family/significant others
3. Physicians and physician office personnel
4. Insurance company personnel
5. Facility personnel
6. Vendors
7. Administration
8. Medical Staff
9. Medical director

To honor a commitment to excellence and compassion in surgical outpatient care. Using contemporary ideas and techniques we will provide our patients the highest quality of care based on the following principles:

1. Meet the health care needs of our community regardless of race religion sex or ability to pay
2. Maintain the highest standard of ethical care for all surgeons and staff by strict adherence to moral values honesty and integrity in all our behavior
3. Seek to always create cost-effective solutions to minimize the financial burden on those we treat and their families.
4. Provide the highest level of outpatient surgical care with modern state of the art practices.

OUR FACILITY

The Surgery Center of Fairbanks opened on November 20 2010. Since then the facility has treated thousands of Interior Alaska residents with a wide range of health conditions. We specialize in outpatient surgery where surgical procedures are performed and patients are allowed to go home the same day. We are the only free-standing fully dedicated outpatient surgical facility in the Fairbanks area. We specialize in patient care using modern technology and digital electronic interfaces. We create an environment where the patient is our number one priority. We are owned and operated by Alaskans and we are your neighbors and friends. We understand the issues that face all Alaskans when they need surgery and we are proud to play a role if they require our services.

The Surgery Center of Fairbanks works with all health government programs such as Medicare Medicaid Denali Kidcare TriCare and the Veterans Administration. We accept all private insurance carriers and we guarantee to work with any patient to minimize the financial strain that some surgical procedures may require.

Most surgical specialties are performed at our facility: urology orthopedics ophthalmology neurosurgery general surgery ear nose and throat podiatry gynecology chronic pain procedures and gastroenterology. We have a fully dedicated pediatric procedure room for children to make their experience easier.

In summary The Surgery Center of Fairbanks exists to provide a level of efficiency and care dedicated fully to our patients. We take extreme pride in making that our mission. It is owned by Alaskans it is run by Alaskans and its only goal is to take care of Alaskans.