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Orthopedic Physicians Alaska · 4 weeks ago

Lead Imaging Technologist

Anchorage, AK

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Orthopedic Physicians Alaska is a healthcare provider focused on orthopedic surgery and musculoskeletal care. They are seeking a highly skilled Lead Imaging Technologist to prepare patients for radiologic procedures, operate radiographic equipment, and ensure patient safety while producing diagnostic images.

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Responsibilities

Prepare patients for radiologic procedures. Protect patient, self, and other staff from radiation hazards. Take X-rays and other radiological images following established procedures for patient care and safety, which involve setting up and operating radiographic equipment used in the medical diagnosis and/or treatment of patients and includes implementing infection control procedures for the work area. Select proper ionizing factors for radiological diagnosis. Adjust/set radiographic controls. Positions patients and take diagnostic images of specific parts of the patient’s body as requested by physicians. Process image. Check image for clarity, retaking when needed. Distribute or transmit image to appropriate medical staff

Download images from CD, pull up images on PACS and label downloaded images onto PACS system as required or needed. Perform Daily QA/QC of imaging to verify quality and consistency in diagnostic imaging

Aid and assist providers and staff during procedures, including patient positioning that demonstrate the best anatomy, moving radiology equipment, providing radiation protective devices and complying with ALARA and provider standards and preferences

Recognize which scheduled exams require radiology; order and aide in those exams and perform according to planned and/or emergency situations

Demonstrate diplomacy and tact in interpersonal interactions with patients, management, clinic staff and physicians

Assist in the training/education of staff in radiation safety and acquisition of diagnostic imaging

Maintain required records including patient records, daily log books, and monthly reports

Clean, maintain, and make minor adjustments to radiographic equipment, including determining equipment repairs. Perform quantity and quality control checks to assure X-ray unit meets standards required by laws, rules, and departmental policies. Comply with safety standards

Maintain radiographic supplies, and orders as necessary, and stock room. Assist with patient turn over

Other duties as needed or assigned