Radiology Technologist I

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).
• 401(a) ANTHC Retirement Plan: After one year of employment, ANTHC will begin making matching contributions of up to 5% of your eligible pay, based on your own contributions. In addition, you may be eligible for an annual discretionary contribution of up to 3% from the employer.
• Paid Time Off starts immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service.
• Eleven 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.
• Emergency Travel Assistance
• Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility
• Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.

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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 limited supervision, performs radiographic imaging examinations for patients in ANMC clinics.

Responsibilities

All

P erforms diagnostic imaging examinations according to department procedures. Locates and records internal elements of the body. Monitors the patient for potentially dangerous physical and emotional changes. Recognizes abnormal changes and immediately notifies physician. Adjusts equipment and positions patient to produce diagnostic radiographs. Instructs patients in pretest preparation, answers questions and explains procedures. Performs exams including the palpation of body landmarks while maintaining patient dignity and modesty. Works directly with radiologist, other physicians and speech pathologist performing fluoroscopic examinations. Prepares and administers contrast agents. Provides exceptional patient care and customer service to patients, coworkers and other departments. Effectively communicates and works with other departments on a regular basis. Evaluates orders for appropriate medical history, researches unclear orders and corrects errors with the ordering provider. Evaluates test results for clarity and accuracy; reviews radiographs with peers according to department procedures. Logs data into electronic medical record, and updates PACS for exams performed. Cleans and sanitizes equipment and workspace. Recognizes equipment malfunctions and readjusts equipment or requests repair. Maintains a neat and clean department and follows infection control procedures. Adheres to all principles of ALARA. Uses available radiation protection devices and follows all policies relating to radiation safety for self, coworkers and patients. Provides over the phone assistance to teleradiology sites. Takes call and reports to the hospital ready to work within 30 minutes of being called in. (Anchorage residents) Performs other duties as assigned.

R adiology Technologist II

M ay cross-train peers as required. Works with, trains, monitors and provides feedback to students of radiologic technology on a regular basis. Evaluates student exams and radiographs.

R adiology Technologist III

T akes on additional duties to assist in departmental operation. May be tasked to oversee the department during supervisor’s absence. Is highly competent performing fluoroscopic examinations. May be called on to research and coordinate exams with referring clinicians and radiologist. Assists peers in evaluating orders, researching unclear orders and correcting errors, test results, logging data into the electronic medical record, and updating PACS. Conducts training with new employees and assists them in meeting competency criteria. Cross-trains peers as required. Works with, trains, monitors and provides feedback to students of radiologic technology on a regular basis. Evaluates student exams and radiographs

Other Information

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS

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Knowledge of radiography as demonstrated by registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

Knowledge of Cerner Electronic Health Record system

Knowledge of diagnostic technologist principals, practices and concepts

Knowledge of diagnostic protocols, techniques, and requirement

Knowledge of reference standards and regulatory requirements for radiography safety.

Knowledge of emergency procedures, sterile practices, infection control, basic life support, and other applicable practices

Knowledge of radiation protection standards, devices, and techniques including concepts of accumulated dosage and genetic changes, effects of radiation on living organisms, and the effects of x-ray techniques on patients and operator exposure.

Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, such as the location, appearance, and function of major and minor systems subject to radiological imaging, in order to interpret the examination request accurately.

Skill in interpersonal relationships.

Skill in radiologic positioning, exam procedures and basic nursing practices related to radiography, including emergency procedures, sterile operating room practices, infections control techniques, and cardiac arrest techniques (CPR).

Skill in monitoring patient responses and operating defibrillator equipment.

Skill in performing radiology testing procedures.

Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.

Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.

MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

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A n Associate’s Degree in diagnostic radiography or related field. Progressively responsible professional work-related experience, education, or training may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for college education.

mInimum Experience Qualification

R adiology Technologist I Non-supervisory – None

R adiology Technologist II Non-supervisory – One (1) year of professional work experience in Radiography

R adiology Technologist III Non-supervisory – Three (3) years professional work experience in Radiography

MINIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION

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C urrent Basic Life Support card required. Radiology Technologist I

B e registry eligible with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and complete registry within six (6) months from date of hire.

R adiology Technologist II, III

R egistry with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

PREFERRED EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

N /A

Preferred Experience Qualification

N /A

PREFERRED CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION

N /A

a Dditional Requirements

D epending 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.

W ORKING CONDITIONS

T He Following Demands Are Representative Of Those That Must Be Met By An Employee To Successfully Perform The Essential Functions Of This Job

M ust be able to lift, push and/or pull up to 200 pounds. (i.e. gurneys, wheelchairs, equipment and C-arms) on a regular basis.

M ust be able to reach and/or bend (i.e. reach above the head, out to the sides and down to the floor) on a regular basis.

M ust be able to wear PPE (i.e. respirators, surgical mask, exam gloves and lead garments) on a regular basis.

M ust be able to assist patients transferring between wheelchairs and exam tables.

M ust be able, with or without help, transfer patients between gurneys and exam tables.

A NMC is not a latex free environment. Therefore, some latex exposure can be expected.

T his position requires the ability to stand for long periods of time.

M ay be occasionally exposed to hazardous materials or infectious diseases.