What are the responsibilities and job description for the ANMC MRI Technologist III - $10k Bonus position at Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium?
Salary: 41.26-51.57 :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.
ANTHC offers a competitive and comprehensive Benefits Package for all Benefit Eligible Employees, which includes:
Medical Insurance provided through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as a Tribal Employee, with over 20 plans and tiers.
- Cost-Share Dental and Vision Insurances.
- Discounted Pet Insurance.
- Retirement Contributions with Pre-Tax or Roth options into a 403(b).
- Retirement Match and Discretionary. ANTHC matches up to 5%, with a 3% discretionary contribution after one year of employment into a 401(a).
- Paid Time Off starts immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service.
- Twelve Paid Holidays.
- Paid Parental Leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment.
- Basic Short/Long Term Disability premiums, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance are covered 100% by ANTHC, with additional options for Short-Term Disability Buy-Up Coverage and Voluntary Life for yourself and your family members.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care.
- Ancillary Cash Benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
- On-Site Child Care Facility with expert-designed classrooms for early child development and preschool.
- Employee Assistance Program with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice.
- Tuition Discounts for you and your eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.
- On-Site Training Courses and Professional Development Opportunities.
- License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.
- Gym Access to Alaska Pacific University includes a salt water pool, rock climbing, workout gym, and steep discounts for outdoor equipment rentals.
- Emergency Travel Assistance.
- Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility.
- Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.
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 Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) examinations for diagnosis and treatment of patients in ANMC clinics.
Responsibilities:
All:
- Schedules patients for MRI examinations and performs MRI studies.
- Evaluates the nature of critical and emergency procedures and arranges patient priorities. –
- Receives and screens patients, explains method of examination, and prepares patient for imaging.
- Adheres to all MRI safety standards.
- Performs and completes routine examinations.
- Monitors and implements technological improvements in MRI scanning.
- 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.
- Ensures imaging equipment is operated within the manufacturer’s guidelines.
- Records image data on appropriate archiving database.
- Assists with quality control and improvement.
- Assists with routine radiographic examinations as required.
- Monitors stock of imaging supplies and ensures reorder.
- Daily/Shift inventory of supplies restocked and shortages communicated.
- Equipment shutdown, warm-up, and calibration.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MRI TECHNOLOGIST II:
- Acts as a mentor for MRI Technologist I’s.
- Cross trains Technologists and students.
- With help researches and clears MRI safe devices.
- Takes on additional tasks as assigned by Lead Technologist and/or CT MRI Technologist Supervisor.
MRI TECHNOLOGIST III:
- Acts as a mentor for MRI Technologist I’s and II’s. Cross trains technologists and students.
- Masters all skill areas and takes challenging cases.
- Assists in improvements and processes in the department.
- Able to proficiently build protocols.
- Researches and clears MRI safe devices independently and without assistance.
- Takes on leader role in absence of lead technologist.
Other information:
KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS
All:
- 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 MRI safety.
- Knowledge of emergency procedures, sterile practices, infection control, basic life support, and other applicable practices.
- Knowledge of Electronic Health Record System.
- Knowledge of patient safety in zones 3 and 4.
- Skill in operating 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.
MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
All:
- A high school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Completion of an accredited diagnostic imaging program recognized by the American Registry of Radiologist Technologists (ARRT). Progressively responsible professional work-related experience, education, or training may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for college education.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION
MRI TECHNOLOGIST I:
- Non-supervisory: Six (6) months of professional MRI operation experience.
MRI TECHNOLOGIST II:
- Non-supervisory: Two (2) years of professional MRI operation experience.
MRI TECHNOLOGIST III
- Non-supervisory: Five (5) years of professional MRI operation experience.
MINIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION
All:
- Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
- Must possess and maintain a certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).
MRI TECHNOLOGIST I:
- Must be registered in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) or Registry eligible and pass the MRI within six (6) months of start of position.
MRI TECHNOLOGIST II, III:
- Must be registered in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).
PREFERRED EDUCATION QUALIFICATION:
N/A
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION:
N/A
PREFERRED CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION:
N/A
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.
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