RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST

Job Details

Job Location: ANCHORAGE, AK 99503

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under supervision, performs routine x-ray examinations of extremities, spine, skull, chest and abdominal studies. Fluoroscopy is not performed at the Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Radiography

• Properly operates digital radiography and software components and is familiar with all routine radiographic procedures.
• Understands Automatic Exposure Control (AEC) and is able to adjust mA and KVP settings for the appropriate technique.
• Takes preventative steps to avoid unnecessary exposure to radiation such as properly shielding the patient and using as low a dose as possible.
• Uses manual technique if necessary.
• Uses proper markers on each radiographic exam and uses electronic markers as appropriate.
• Performs quality assessment on each exam regarding proper positioning, exposure, and optimal viewing specifications.
• Troubleshoots radiology unit, hardware and software issues as they arise.
• Disinfects the radiographic equipment between each patient and cleans room daily and as appropriate. Observes standard precautions, airborne, droplet, and contact precautions if applicable.
• Ensures all exam protocols are properly arranged by rotating and flipping images in the appropriate sequence.

Exam Processing

• Check patient in and create appointment in Epic, ensuring all applicable orders are correct and performed.
• Coordinates the flow of information and images from Epic, Cannon, Shimadzu, E-rad and Clario.
• Evaluates image quality, accurate demographics, and ensures images are sent in the appropriate format to the Reading Radiologist.
• Modifies and edits patient demographics in Clario if needed.
• Processes and create copies of digital images for patients and requesting providers.

Paperwork, Billing and Reporting

• Provide patient education on BCHC to ensure eligible patients are enrolled. Identifies Medicare patients and prepares an ABN.
• Ensures all Radiology procedures are accounted for with correct orders, diagnosis and CPT codes.
• Coordinate with Imaging Associates and accounting to ensure invoices are charged and accounted for.
• Identify patients who are part of programs where grant money may be applied.
• Ensures final routine x-ray reports and images are available in Epic or Clario.

SUPPORTING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support mammography personnel in scheduling patients, mailing reminders and reports as well as any other necessary tasks.
• Provide training for laboratory and radiology personnel on Epic Radiant processes.
• Assist clinical staff to ensure orders are placed correctly.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

ANHC’s Mission, Vision and Values: Actively supports ANHC’s mission, vision and values. Includes using individual skills to add value to the mission: To be a trusted partner in every person’s wellness by providing integrated, compassionate, and high-quality health care, regardless of ability to pay; and vision: Accessible care for a healthy Anchorage. Aligns actions around organizational values of RESPECT, COMPASSION, PERSONAL INTEGRITY, EXCELLENCE and COLLABORATIVE SPIRIT and gives priority to organizational mission, vision and values when making decisions.

Accountability: Takes ownership for delivering on commitments; owns mistakes and uses them as opportunities for learning and development; openly discusses his/her actions and their consequences both good and bad; has an ability to identify strengths and developmental opportunities and leverages insight to make adjustments to improve their effectiveness; courage to have difficult conversations.

Adapting to Change: Accepts and adapts to change in a professionally appropriate and thoughtful manner. Is willing to offer a different perspective or approach and yet knows when and how to stand down graciously and accept a well-thought-out decision. Embraces change.

Confidentiality: Maintains the highest level of confidentiality regarding ANHC records and information relating to ANHC, its customers and employees. Appropriately uses internal confidential information for business purposes only. Responsible for knowledge and compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).

Communicating Effectively: Shares information. Listens and involves others. Clearly conveys ideas in a manner that engages others and helps them understand and retain the message.

Decision Making/Judgment: Approaches problems and decisions methodically and objectively; involves others as needed; uses sound judgment in making decisions and understanding the impact to themselves, customers, their team, and the organization; conducts the appropriate analysis to identify the symptoms and root cause of issues; makes timely decisions.

Delivering High Quality Work: Makes sure responsibilities central to the role meet all requirements and expectations. Finishes tasks promptly and critically reviews work to ensure quality and accuracy. Considers impact of work to others and takes steps to mitigate. Seeks additional work after finishing tasks.

Demonstrating Initiative: Takes action on his/her own without being prompted; handles problems independently; able to resolve issues without relying on extensive help from others; does more than is expected or asked.

Results Orientation: Is focused on outcomes and accomplishments; follows through on commitments; can be counted upon to successfully execute on goals; motivated by achievement and a need for closure; has an attention to detail and is both efficient and effective in achieving a high level of measurable outcomes; persists in achieving goals despite obstacles.

Service Excellence: Has a desire to consistently provide a genuinely exceptional experience to every person, every time. Provides timely and professional service to both internal and external customers; is responsive to customer needs and requests; is always courteous to the customer and considers the needs of the customer when making decisions.

Teamwork: Meets all team deadlines and responsibilities, listens to others and values opinions, helps team and leader to meet goals, welcomes newcomers and promotes a team atmosphere.

PHYSICAL, SENSORY, ENVIRONMENTAL QUALIFICATIONS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and bend; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

Work is performed in a healthcare clinic and office setting. ANHC is a tobacco‑free campus.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the organization has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Persons alleging unequal treatment should contact the Chief Human Resources Officer.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Work Experience: One year experience preferred

Education, Certification and Licensure: Current ARRT RT certification or must obtain ARRT RT certification within one year of employment. Must have and maintain current BLS/CPR certification.

Additional Skills & Knowledge: Bilingual preferred