Radiologic Technologist II

Radiologic Technologist II

Purpose of Position

Perform and provide General Imaging, CT Scan, and Mammography exams during normal business hours.

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.

Essential Functions

• Arrange patients for General Imaging, CT Scan, and Mammography
• Prevent patient from being exposed to unnecessary radiation exposure following the ALARA principle (As Low As Reasonably Achievable)
• 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
• Perform other duties as assigned

Personal Traits

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to consistently demonstrate the organization’s values: integrity, cultural sensitivity and respect for traditional values, continual learning and improving, compassion, teamwork and pride. Employees are expected to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, accountability, cooperation with and consideration of others.

Required Knowledge

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have general knowledge of typical office technologies such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, and typical office software.

Job Specific knowledge is listed below

• General Imaging
• Bone Density training preferred
• CT Scan imaging, GE prefered
• Power injectors, Medrad preferred
• Mammography imaging
• MQSA/FDA/ACR regulations

Required Skills and Abilities

• 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 interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication and customer service skills

Minimum Requirements

Education

Degree

Program: Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)

Radiologic Technology

Experience: General (Non-supervisory)

Supervisory

Amount: 2 year(s)

working as a Radiologic Technologist

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Type

Must have both general and supervisory experience if indicated.

Credentials

Licensure, Certification, Etc.

American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) required.

Second modality certification preferred: CT Scan, Mammography

If not certified in CT, must obtain within 12 months

If not certified in Mammography, must obtain to work in modality

Physical Requirements: ∙Use hands and arms to operate office or clinical equipment

∙Sit less than half the workday

∙Stand and/or walk more than half the workday

∙Bend, stretch, twist, crouch and/or reach

∙View electronic monitors for prolonged periods of time

∙Use hands and arms for repetitive motion tasks

∙Lift or carry unaided 25 to 50 pounds

∙Push or pull using up to moderate force

∙See and hear with normal acuity

Working Conditions: ∙Work is conducted in a standard office environment

∙Work is conducted in a standard clinical environment to include exposure to latex, biohazrd or other harmful substances

∙Some travel is required (between 25 and 50% of the time)

∙Travel is required via small (less than 16 passenger) aircraft

∙Travel is required using snowmobiles, all terrain vehicles, or boat