Radiologic Technologist

OrthoAlaska LLC; United States; On-site; USD 4,923,000 - 8,918,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary orthopedic and primary:O

Medical and dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K

Profit sharing

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

7 paid holidays

Job summary

Orthopedic Physicians Alaska is seeking a Radiologic Technologist for the OPA Lake Otis location. The role involves preparing patients, performing X-rays, and ensuring patient and staff safety under ALARA guidelines.

You will operate radiographic equipment, adjust factors for image quality, and collaborate with physicians and OR staff. OPA offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• One year experience as X-ray technologist.
• Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT).
• Associates degree in radiologic technology from an accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for radiologic procedures.
• Protect patients and staff from radiation hazards.
• Take X-rays and radiologic images following established procedures.
• Operate radiographic equipment and maintain infection control.

Skills

Radiologic technologist

Patient safety

ALARA principles

Education

ARRT registered

Assoc. degree in radiologic technology

Tools

PACS system

C arm

Job description

Radiologic Technologist - OPA Lake Otis, PRN - Orthopedic Physicians Alaska

Salary Range: £2641 - £4784 hourly, Full time

Location: OPA Lake Otis

• Complimentary orthopedic and primary care at OPA and PCA
• Medical and dental insurance coverage beginning within 30 days
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401K
• Profit sharing
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off starting at three weeks per year
• 7 paid holidays per year
• Competitive pay and annual compensation reviews
• Schedule PRN

Your Role at OPA

• Prepare patients for radiologic procedures
• Protect patient self and other staff from radiation hazards
• Take X rays and other radiological images following established procedures for patient care and safety which involve setting up and operating radiographic equipment used in the medical diagnosis and or treatment of patients and includes implementing infection control procedures for the work area
• Select proper ionizing factors for radiological diagnosis
• Adjustset radiographic controls
• Positions patients and take diagnostic images of specific parts of the patients body as requested by physicians
• Process image Check image for clarity retaking when needed
• Distribute or transmit image to appropriate medical staff
• Properly operate and assist providers in the use of Large C arm and Mini C arm including increasing and decreasing densities and contrast reducing dose exposure increasing dose exposure for image quality printing images transferring images to OPA PACS system and operating under ALARA during each exam
• Download images from CD pull up images on PACS and label downloaded images onto OPA PACS system as required or needed
• Aid and assist providers and staff during pain and OR procedures including patient positioning that demonstrate the best anatomy moving radiology equipment providing radiation protective devices and complying with ALARA and provider standards and preferences
• Properly position patients for flat plate X Rays while using portable machine
• Recognize which scheduled exams require radiology; order and aide in those exams and exams used for portable X Rays and perform according to planned and or emergency situations
• Demonstrate diplomacy and tact in interpersonal interactions with patients management nursing staff and physicians
• Maintain required records including patient records daily log books and monthly reports
• Clean maintain and make minor adjustments to radiographic equipment including determining equipment repairs
• Perform quantity and quality control checks to assure X ray unit meets standards required by laws rules and departmental policies
• Comply with safety standards
• Maintain radiographic supplies film and orders as necessary stock OR room and storage units clean C arm and mini C arm and return portable machine to end of day storage location
• Assist with patient turn over and recovery room turn over communicate nightly with management for that days schedule
• Other duties as needed or assigned

Why Youll Excel in This Role

• You consider compassionate skillful patient care a top priority
• You exhibit a high degree of professionalism with OR staff physicians and patients
• You maintain a high level of dependability and attendance
• You have the ability to work with multi disciplinary staff
• You have knowledge of patient positioning during OR and pain exams
• You have knowledge of radiation safety and protection
• You are able to adjust radiation factors to obtain optimal radiographic views based on physicians needs and abiding by ALARA
• You have skill in using proper body mechanics to ensure patient and technologist safety when movingtransferring patients

Required Qualifications

• One 1 year experience as X ray technologist;Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic TechnologistAssociates degree in radiological technology from accredited X ray technologist program

Preferred Qualifications

• Three 3 years experience as a Radiology Technologist in either OR or medical practice setting

FLSA status Non exempt

At OPA you will enjoy opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment and exposure to a full range of orthopedic care with orthopedic injury walk in and rheumatology clinics an imaging center athletic training and physical occupational and massage therapy

Learn more about Orthopedic Physicians Alaska at wwwOPAlaskacom

OrthoAlaska is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race color ancestry national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status religion age pregnancy protected veteran status disability or other protected categories