Imaging Specialist

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled CT Radiology Technologist to join our team at Northern Light Health. As a CT Radiology Technologist, you will be responsible for performing a variety of imaging procedures, including CT procedures, and ensuring the safety and well-being of patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform imaging procedures, including CT scans, to diagnose and treat medical conditions.
• Ensure patient safety and well-being by following proper protocols and procedures.
• Correlate clinical history with test results to determine the most suitable anatomical posture and position for patients.
• Responsible for the safe handling of equipment and maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
• Collaborate with patients, mammography staff, surgeons, and radiologists to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Transport patients, specimens, and instruments to their proper destinations.
• Responsible for machine and room cleanup after procedures.
• Ensure result letters are printed and mailed in a timely fashion.
• Process laser-printed x-ray film.
• Practice medical and surgical aseptic techniques/procedures.
• Assist in maintaining basic records and reports.
• Assist in maintaining files.
• Assist the mammography supervisor regarding any scheduling conflicts or changes that may arise.
• Assist in training students and ancillary personnel.
• Perform highest quality imaging consistent with prescribed examination; documents and deviation.
• Interact professionally with patients and families.
• Understand and practice proper use of all equipment, never operating equipment inconsistent with manufacturer's instructions.
• Complete all work before clocking out and leaving, including patient examinations, paperwork, and checking with appropriate personnel and departments.
• Provide care appropriate to the condition and age of the patient, including pediatric, geriatric, and general population.
• Clean and make minor adjustments to equipment.
• Accept and act upon constructive criticism to upgrade abilities.
• Offer assistance and/or instruction to coworkers.
• Participate in community events to help educate patients and the community.
• Demonstrate knowledge of new equipment in the department.
• Adhere to Attendance and Punctuality Policy, which includes reporting to work on time and when scheduled, taking breaks per policy, and requesting time off with appropriate lead time.
• Maintain and is responsible for QA and MQSA data.
• Assist the director with development and implementation of policies and protocols to assure compliance with regulatory bodies.

Requirements:

• Licensed as a Radiologic Technologist, or student eligible for licensure.
• Competencies and Skills:
  • Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments, and rules of conduct.
  • Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment, and cooperation.
  • Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results, and behaviors.
  • Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.
• Required Radiologic Tech-Radiographer.