Mammographer/CT Tech HOT JOB

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium; Alaska; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonuses

Positive work culture

Competitive benefits

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Southeast Alaska is seeking a dedicated Radiographer/Sonographer to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing diagnostic imaging examinations, ensuring quality assurance, and maintaining patient care. Applicants should possess RDMS certification and be willing to learn various imaging modalities. SEARHC promotes a positive work culture and offers competitive benefits, including sign-on bonuses. This role requires effective team collaboration and the ability to manage stress in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Must provide radiographic and sonographic examinations.
• Maintain patient records and files.
• Willingness to learn other imaging modalities.
• Pursues continuing education and RDMS ambitions and maintains competency.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic medical radiography and sonography.
• Transfer patients to and from radiology.
• Participate in departmental quality assurance programs.
• Transfer patients and prepare for procedures; manage equipment and supplies.
• Consult with referring physicians and participate in policy/procedure development.

Skills

Radiographic examination

Sonographic examination

Quality control

Patient care

Stress management

Team collaboration

Stereotactic Biopsy

Ultrasound Procedures

Cross-modality Imaging

Education

RDMS certification

Continuing education in Mammography

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

MRI equipment

CT scanner

Automatic Injector

Job description

* Must provide radiographic/Sonographic examination of all body parts for diagnostic interpretation. Must exercise professional judgement in performance of procedures applying principles of radiation protection.* Perform diagnostic medical radiography/sonography within department and other areas.* Maintain patient records and files.* Assume responsibility for departmental quality assurance program.* Pursue continuing education.* Transfer patient to and from radiology.* In absence of supervisor, assume responsibility of department.* Rotate shifts as required.* Perform ancillary duties as requested by supervisor.* Follow policies and procedures as set up by SEARHC Administration.* Assist in general hygiene of department and self.* Should be able to work well in situations of stress.* Must be willing to able to take call and report to work within 20 minutes.* Must be willing to learn other imaging modalities as Manager sees fit.* Must be able to perform duties in two fields of imaging and willing to work outside of modality, i.e., Ultrasound, MRI, CT, Mammography.* Must maintain competency in ancillary modality.* Able and willing to perform other duties as assigned.* Perform the following: + Breast needle localization + Specimen radiography + Quality control + Screening + Diagnostic + Stereotactic breast biopsy* Actively pursues five CEU’s Mammography credits per year documented per ACR/FDA requirements and kept in Radiology* Performs 100 mammograms per year documented per ACR/FDA requirements and kept in Radiology* Perform all requested exams for diagnostic interpretation by a radiologist.* Continue to seek a higher level of education with RDMS certification (Abd, OB/GYN, RVT, RDCS).* Pursue continuing education to fulfill radiology and/or RDMS requirements.* Responsible for care of transducers.* Responsible for neatness of work area.* Responsible for paperwork that accompanies procedure* Assistance with ultrasound invasive procedures.* Participate in the preparation of policy and procedure in this area.* Consult with referring physicians.* Care of Trophon station.* Assists with all efforts to obtain accreditations.* Actively pursues education in a changing field.* Responsible for care of equipment in this area.* Responsible for record maintenance.* Assist with invasive procedures and knowledge of these procedures.* Active part in the preparation of procedure in this area.* Consult with referring physicians.* Strive towards the goal of venipuncture.* Follow standard precautions procedure.* Alter routine protocols to provide quality care to pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients.* Change contrast levels per age group.* Set up and run automatic injector.* Familiar with contraindications of contract.* Competent in tele-radiology transmission.* Competent in sterile technique.* Actively assist in supply inventory and ordering.* Daily/Weekly QC**We Want You to Join our Team** Southeast Alaska is home to some of the world’s most breathtaking landscapes, proudest Native cultures, and thriving pioneer spirits. SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) helps to keep it healthy.Every career with SEARHC comes with a positive work culture, a team with shared values, and competitive benefits. SEARHC offers sign-on bonuses for Registered Nurses, Hot Jobs and Certified Nurses Assistants.At SEARHC, we are passionate about enhancing the health and wellbeing of our team as well as the communities we serve.We Embody our Values: Respect Cultural Identity Service Professionalism Compassion