AK - Perm. Full-time CT Technologist, Days(8-to-12-Hour Shifts),**Must have ARRT(R) & ARRT(CT)** Wrangell - Mobile Health Team Inc

Mobile Health Team Inc., a staffing agency has an opening for a permanent full-time CT Technologist position. We are looking for someone with a passion for people.

Location: Wrangell, AK 99929

Start Date: 9/16/2024

Shift: Days, Full Time

Salary: $85,000.00 to $110,000.00

The Radiologic Technologist must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients' service on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's/area/department's policies and procedures.

AGES SPECIFIC TO DEPARTMENT:

• Newborn- Birth through 1 Month
• Infant- 1 Month through 5 years
• School Age- 6 years through 12 years
• Adolescent/Teenager-13 years through 17 years
• Young Adult- 18 years through 34 years
• Middle Adult- 35 years through 50 years
• Mature Adult- 51 years through 69 years
• Geriatric Adult- 70 years +

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Must provide radiographic examination within the department and other areas of all body parts for diagnostic interpretation. Must exercise professional judgment in the performance of procedures applying principles of radiation protection.
• Maintains patient records and files.
• Assumes responsibility for departmental quality assurance program.
• Pursues continuing education.
• Transfers patients to and from radiology.
• In the absence of a supervisor, one can assume responsibility for the department.
• Rotates shifts as required.
• Performs ancillary duties as requested by supervisor.
• Follows policies and procedures as set up by the Administration.
• Assists in general hygiene of department and self.
• Should be able to work well in situations of stress.
• Must be willing and able to take calls and report to work within 30 minutes.
• Must maintain competency in licensed modality.
• Able and willing to perform other duties as assigned.
• Assist with invasive procedures and knowledge of these procedures.
• Competent in sterile technique.
• Competent in OR procedures and C-Arm operation.
• Alaska fluoroscopy certified or willing to obtain within 90 days.

Computed Tomography:

• Responsible for the 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 procedures in this area.
• Consult with referring physicians.
• Able to perform venipuncture or willing to be trained within the first 90 days.
• 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 an automatic injector.
• Familiar with the contraindications of the contract.
• Competent in teleradiology transmission.
• Competent in sterile technique.
• Actively assists in supply inventory and ordering.
• Daily/Weekly QC

Lead Technologist (If Applicable):

• Will work in conjunction with the Imaging Manager and Director, to support the development and achievement of organizational goals and objectives.
• Reviews, edits, corrects, and validates PACS to ensure accurate patient procedure image labeling.
• Maintain an organized and productive workflow within the clinical area.
• Assign daily responsibilities to front-line staff.
• Respond to staff concerns promptly.
• Works to identify and solve operational problems.
• Oversee new staff orientation.
• Serve as an expert resource for staff in clinical specialties as well as organizational policies and procedures.
• Maintain best practices to ensure the optimization of imaging protocols.
• Attends department/organizational meetings, in-services, and disaster drills.
• Willing to participate and serve on departmental, organizational, and community committees and teams.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS

• Attends department/organizational meetings, in-services, and disaster drills.
• Willing to participate and serve on departmental, organizational, and community committees and teams.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATION

Experience:

• Must be able to perform all diagnostic exams as related to the assigned modality.

Licenses, Certifications, and Registration:

• Current ARRT in Radiography and current ARRT in Computed Tomography are required.
• Current Basic Life Support certification is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for Technologist-Level Assignment

• Tech I ARRT or ARDMS in one modality (i.e., ARRT general radiography or ARDMS one category)
• Tech II ARRT (CT, MR, MG, NM) or ARDMS /ARDMS categories (OB/GYN, Abd) certified in two modalities.
• Tech III ARRT (CT, MR, MG, NM) or ARDMS certified in three modalities modalities/ARDMS categories (RVT or RDCS)
• Tech IV ARRT (CT, MR, MG, NM) or ARDMS certified in four modalities modalities/ARDMS categories (RVT or RDCS)
• Computer skills such as EHR, PACS, and RIS

Mobile Health Team, Inc is a workforce solutions company. We match experienced healthcare professionals with temporary or permanent positions globally.

Our mission is clear, to bridge the staffing gap in the healthcare industry by creating and maintaining long-term working relationships with clients and healthcare professionals. We specialize in temporary and permanent placements in order to meet our client's needs.