Job Description

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SEARHC 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.

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, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.

Job Overview

This is an entry level, on the job training opportunity. This is the first level in a career ladder to become a Limited Scope Radiology Technician

The Imaging Trainee Assistant is a training/orientation position to develop the knowledge, skills, abilities, tools, and critical reasoning to reduce the learning gap in anticipation of becoming an Limited Scope Radiology Technician (LSRT) or registered imaging technologist. The Imaging Trainee Assistant performs diagnostic examinations for assigned patients to gain experience that establishes a basis to guide practice and provide safe, quality care with supervision and guidance from experienced staff.

The Imaging Trainee Assistant incorporates theoretical knowledge into clinical situations and is able to perform basic skills and assist registered technologists. Practice is under the direct supervision of a registered imaging technologist, referencing policies, procedures, and standards.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Patient Care

• Performs administrative duties including patient scheduling, patient prep education and maintains high quality services.
• Exhibits caring attitude when relating to patients.
• S/He assists with diagnostic exams (Chaperone)
• Engages in professional and ethical conduct.
• Manages digital images, including transferring information to and from electronic media and print documents using software such as Picture Archiving Communications (PACS).
• Notifies appropriate staff regarding add-on exams, STAT cases.
  
  

Analysis And Communication

• Communicates effectively with patients/families and all care providers.
• Interacts with staff and co-workers in a manner that promotes positive working relationships.
• Checks the order for complete information and appropriateness criteria.
• Obtains sufficient information to determine whether the procedure should be performed immediately or within a specific time frame.
• Adheres to established section and organizational protocols. QA guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with coordinating work assignments to ensure a smooth workflow.
  
  

Imaging Exams

• Sets up the imaging room to coincide with the examination being performed to include the use of proper isolations precautions when needed.
• Verifies two patient identifiers.
• Provide quality customer service, explains all studies to patients in a clear manner, provide information and resources to patient and family.
• Safely transfers patients to and from carts, beds, and wheelchairs utilizing multiple lifting devices.
• Positions the patient, ensuring patient comfort and modesty.
• Maintains a clean, orderly, well-stocked room.
  
  

Other

• Other duties as assigned.
• Maintains licensure, certifications, and ongoing CEUs for professional development on a timely basis.
  
  

Education

Qualifications:

• HS Diploma or GED
  
  

Experience

One year experience providing direct patient care, for example as one of the following:

• Medical Assistant
• Home Health Aide
• Certified Nursing Assistant
• EMT
• Community Health Aide
• Laboratory Technician or Phlebotomist
• Dental Assistant
• One year experience providing direct patient care, for example as one of the following:
• Imaging Tech Aide
• Relevant Radiology experience
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• The customs of the ethnic groups within the various Alaska Native geographic location and the ability to appreciate cultural differences and their effect on health care delivery.
• Knowledge of basic anatomy preferred.
• Familiar with Medical terminology
• Basic knowledge of sterile techniques, universal precautions, OSHA standards and personal radiation protection practices preferred.
• Strong customer service and verbal/written communication skills.
• Self-motivated & directed with regard to increasing level of understanding and knowledge.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks/projects and meet objectives and deadlines.
• Effective oral and written professional communication skills.
• Ability to always demonstrate ethical and professional behaviors.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and privacy.
• Ability to comply with all HIPAA requirements.
• Ability to use initiative and independent judgment.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work with others to attain common goals.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with patients, families, healthcare professionals and external vendors.
• Capable of demonstrating flexibility with demands of external/internal customers placed on operating functions of the department.
• Basic computer skills.
• Physical ability to lift and position patients and assist with patient transfers utilizing beds or stretchers.
• Understand/demonstrates the SEARHC mission, vision and values throughout job performance.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
  
  

Career Ladder Levels

TIER I:

Imaging Tech Aide

MINIMUM STANDARDS – Entry level

• Actively enrolled and attending a program for MA (SEARHC MA program), EMT
• Individual upholds SEARHC Standards of Performance
• Appreciation
• Attitude
• Presentation
• Sense of Ownership
• Communication
• Commitment to Fellow employees
• Timeliness of service
• Privacy
• Safety Awareness
• Accountability
• Quality Assurance
• BLS certification
• Successful completion of the departmental annual competency evaluation within 3 months.
• Scheduling (MR, US, FL/XR, CT, Stress Echoes, Mammography, DEXA)
• Well Health patient text timely communication.
  

Imaging Trainee Assistant

Tier II

• One year experience in Healthcare.
• Successful completion of the departmental annual competency evaluation.
• Scheduling (MR, US, FL/XR, CT, Stress Echoes, Mammography, DEXA)
• Well Health patient text timely communication.
• Enrolled in LSRT program.
  

LSRT Position

TIER III:

• Certified Limited Scope Radiology Technician (LSRT)
• Successful completion of the departmental annual competency evaluation.
• Scheduling (MR, US, FL/XR, CT, Stress Echoes, Mammography, DEXA)
• Well Health patient text timely communication.
  

No disciplinary action within past 6 months