Imaging Tech Aide

Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium Sitka , AK 99835

Posted 2 months ago

Pay Range:$25.00 - $25.00

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.

Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job

CULTURE/RELIGIOUS ASPECTS

  • Employees will work with patients/employees of all cultural and religious backgrounds.

ETHICS AND COMPLIANCE

  • Employees perform 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.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

  • All employees must adhere to the Mission, Vision, and Key Values of SEARHC.

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.

Other

  • Other duties as assigned.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS

  • Attends department/organizational meetings, in-services, and disaster drills.

Additional Details:

Education

  • High school diploma or GED - required.

Experience Required

  • General work 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.

TIER I: 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 to be acquired

  • 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.

Position Information:

Work Shift:OT 8/40

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!


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