Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC)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:
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 the guidance and approval of the 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 the 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. Performs other duties as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Demonstrates strong knowledge of procedure(s) for a patient emergency in CT.
With help, researches and clears MRI safe devices.
Takes on additional tasks as assigned by Lead Technologist and/or CT MRI Technologist Supervisor.
Masters all skill areas and takes challenging cases. Assists in improvements and processes in the department. Able to proficiently build protocols.
Expert knowledge of patient safety practices, ALARA, Image Gently, Image Wisely, teaching others.
Researches and clears MRI safe devices independently and without assistance.
Takes on leader role in absence of lead technologist.
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 System.
Knowledge of patient safety in zones 3 and 4.
Skill in operating CT and MRI technology and resolving problems with imaging equipment.
Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks and demands.
Skill in venipuncture competency.
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.
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 CT/MRI TECHNOLOGIST I
Non- Supervisory: Two (2) years of professional Radiologic Technologist experience.
Must possess and maintain a certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).
CT/MRI Technologist II, III
Must be registered in Computed Tomography (CT) and/or registered in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).
Preferred Certification Qualification Registered in both Computed Tomography (CT) and registered in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).
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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