Radiology Technologist IV - Full-time

p style="text-align:left"Pay Range:/pPay Range:$47.69 - $67.19amp;#xa;amp;#xa;The Sonographer 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.p/pp/ppspan class="emphasis-2"SEARHC/span is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement./pp/ppspan style="color:#485a68"Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more./span/pp/pp/pp/pp/ppbShift Details/b/pullipspanMonday through Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm/span/p/lilipspanNo call, no weekends, no holidays/span/p/li/ulp/ppbKey Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job/b/pp/ppAGES SPECIFIC TO DEPARTMENT/pullipNewborn - Birth through 1 Month/p/lilipInfant - 1 Month through 5 years/p/lilipSchool Age - 6 years through 12 years/p/lilipAdolescent/Teenager - 13 years through 17 years/p/lilipYoung Adult - 18 years through 34 years/p/lilipMiddle Adult - 35 years through 50 years/p/lilipMature Adult - 51 years through 69 years/p/lilipGeriatric Adult - 70 years #43;/p/li/ulp/ppCULTURE/RELIGIOUS ASPECTS/pullipEmployee will work with patients/employees of all cultural and religious backgrounds./p/li/ulp/ppETHICS AND COMPLIANCE/pullipEmployee performs within the prescribed limits of SEARHC Ethics and Compliance Program. Is responsible to detect, observe and report compliance variances to their immediate supervisor, or upward through the chain of command, the Compliance Officer or hospital hotline./p/li/ulp/ppCUSTOMER SERVICE/pullipAll employees must adhere to the Mission, Vision, and Key Values of SEARHC. /p/li/ulp/ppESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/pullipMust provide Sonographic examination of all body parts for diagnostic interpretation. Must exercise professional judgement in performance of procedures applying principles of radiation protection./p/lilipPerforms diagnostic medical sonography within department and other areas./p/lilipMaintains patient records and files./p/lilipAssumes responsibility for departmental quality assurance program./p/lilipPursues continuing education./p/lilipTransfers patient to and from imaging./p/lilipIn absence of supervisor, can assume responsibility of department./p/lilipRotates shifts as required./p/lilipPerforms ancillary duties as requested by supervisor./p/lilipFollows policies and procedures as set up by SEARHC Administration./p/lilipAssists in general hygiene of department and self./p/lilipShould be able to work well in situations of stress./p/lilipMust be willing to learn other imaging modalities as Manager sees fit./p/lilipMust be able to perform duties in two fields of ultrasound (General and vascular, or Cardiac)/p/lilipAble and willing to perform other duties as assigned./p/li/ulp/ppULTRASOUND/pullipPerform all requested exams for diagnostic interpretation by a radiologist./p/lilipContinue to seek a higher level of education with RDMS certification (Abd, OB/GYN, RVT, RDCS)./p/lilipPursue continuing education to fulfill radiology and/or RDMS requirements./p/lilipResponsible for care of transducers./p/lilipResponsible for neatness of work area./p/lilipResponsible for paperwork that accompanies procedure/p/lilipAssistance with ultrasound invasive procedures./p/lilipParticipate in the preparation of policy and procedure in this area./p/lilipConsult with referring physicians./p/lilipCare of Trophon station./p/lilipAssists with all efforts to obtain accreditations./p/lilipActively pursues education in a changing field./p/li/ulp/ppSECONDARY FUNCTIONS/pullipAttends spandepartment/organizational/span meetings, in-services, and disaster drills./p/li/ulpbEducation, Certifications, and Licenses Required/b/pdivdivdivdivullipCurrent ARDMS in one category (Abd or OB/GYN)/p/lilipClinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years/p/li/ulpbExperience Required/b/pullipAble to perform all diagnostic exams as related to assigned modality.b /b/p/li/ulp/ppbKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities/b/pullipbTech I/b – ARDMS in one modality (ABD, OB/GYN, RVT, RDCS)/p/lilipbTech II/b – ARDMS certified in two modalities/ARDMS categories (ABD, OB/GYN, RVT, RDCS)/p/lilipbTech III/b – ARDMS categories in three modalities (ABD, OB/GYN, RVT, RDCS)/p/lilipbTech IV/b – ARDMS categories (ABD, OB/GYN, RVT, RDCS)/p/li/ulp/ppbTravel Required/bb:  /bTravel may be required to provide services to various SEARHC sites./p/div/div/div/divp/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"bRequired Certifications/b:/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pBasic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association, Clinical Competency Assessment - SEARHCp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"iIf you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you#39;ll enjoy your career with us! /i/p