ANMC CT MRI Technologist I - Intermittent

Salary: Negotiable :USD

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is a non-profit Tribal health organization designed to meet the unique health needs of Alaska Native and American Indian people living in Alaska. In partnership with the more than 171,000 Alaska Native and American Indian people that we serve and the Tribal health organizations of the Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC provides world-class health services, which include comprehensive medical services at the Alaska Native Medical Center, wellness programs, disease research and prevention, rural provider training and rural water and sanitation systems construction.

ANTHC is the largest, most comprehensive Tribal health organization in the United States, and Alaska’s second-largest health employer with more than 3,100 employees offering an array of health services to people around the nation’s largest state.

Our vision: Alaska Native people are the healthiest people in the world.

Benefits include:

• Generous Paid Time Off and holiday schedule with 4 weeks paid vacation per year to start and 12 paid holidays.

• More than 19 Federal healthcare plans with plans for employee, employee plus one, and employee plus family available. ANTHC covers 80% of all health insurance premiums and 100% of Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, and AD&D.

• 401(a) retirement plan; ANTHC will contribute 3% of your annual compensation to the plan account each year, with up to an additional 5% match with a 6-year vesting schedule.

• 403(b) retirement savings plan with pre-tax and Roth options. Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care and Dependent care are also available.

• Onsite Child Care is available in a brand new education facility.
  

• Onsite free gym access. Additional gym, rock climbing wall and salt-water pool available at the Alaska Pacific University for a small fee per semester. Steep discounts on outdoor equipment rentals for your Alaskan adventures!

• Tuition reductions for employees and their eligible dependents at the Alaska Pacific University.

Visit us online at www.anthc.org or contact Recruitment directly at HRRecruiting@anthc.org.

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.

Summary:

Under general supervision, provides Computerized Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) examinations for diagnosis and treatment of patients.

Responsibilities:

Schedules patients for CT and MRI examinations and performs CT and MRI studies. Ability to transfer back and forth from CT and MRI throughout shift. Evaluates the nature of critical and emergency procedures and arranges patient priorities. Receives patients, explains method of examination, and prepares patient for imaging.

Performs and completes routine examinations. Confers with radiologists to establish protocols for nonstandard examinations. Maintains records of patients imaged, type of examinations performed and protocols used. Monitors examinations by checking computations, performances and results of the selected parameters to obtain effective diagnostic computer generated data and images.

Under guidance and approval of site Radiologist, administers contrast agents according to protocol. Reviews patient chart for lab and order information. Conducts screening interviews of patients to identify contraindications, such as ferrous objects, pregnancy, prosthetic heart valves, cardiac pacemakers, allergy to contrast, etc. Complies with all safety policies and regulations.

Ensures imaging equipment is operated within the manufacturer’s guidelines. Records computer data on appropriate archiving database. Assists with quality control and improvement. Monitors and implements technological improvements in CT and MRI scanning. Reports any equipment or application problems. Cleans and sanitizes equipment and workspace. Monitors stock of imaging supplies and ensures reorder.

Maintains technical competency through clinical education and participation in company sponsored training programs. Maintains current certifications.

Adheres to principles of ALARA. Uses available radiation protection devices and follows all policies relating to radiation safety for self, coworkers and patients.

Other information:

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS

· Knowledge of diagnostic technologist principals, practices and concepts.

· Knowledge of anatomy of three-dimensional relationships.

· Knowledge of diagnostic protocols, techniques, and requirements.

· Knowledge of reference standards and regulatory requirements for CT and MRI safety.

· Knowledge of emergency procedures, sterile practices, infection control, basic life support, and other applicable practices.

· Knowledge of Electronic Health Record (EHR).

· Skill in operating CT and MRI technology and resolving problems with imaging equipment.

· Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks and demands.

· Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with patients and other employees.

· Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.

· Skill in organization and communication.

MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

A high school diploma or GED equivalent AND completion of a formal radiology technology instruction through a university or technical school. Progressively responsible professional work-related experience, education, or training may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for education beyond high school/GED.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION

Non-supervisory - Two (2) years of CT/MRI operation experience.

MINIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION

· Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

· Must be registered in Computed Tomography (CT) and/or registered in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) or Registry eligible and pass the CT and/or MRI registry within six (6) months of hire date.

· Must possess a certification in basic life support (BLS).

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Depending on the needs of the organization , some incumbents in this job class may be required to obtain additional certifications or training in one or more specialty areas.