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Lead Imaging Technologist, OPA Lake Otis - Anchorage, Full-time
Complimentary orthopedic and primary care at OPA and PCA
Medical and dental insurance coverage beginning within 30 days
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401K
Profit sharing
Employee Assistance Program
Paid time off starting at three weeks per year
7 paid holidays per year
Competitive pay and annual compensation reviews
OrthoAlaska seeks a highly skilled, dedicated and professional radiologic technologist to join our rapidly growing and dynamic team as Lead Imaging Tech. At OrthoAlaska, employees enjoy work-life balance, competitive salaries, and comprehensive medical, dental, FSA or HSA, life, and disability insurance, as well as profit sharing, 401(k), and paid time off starting at three weeks per year.
Ideal attributes
Considers compassionate, skillful, patient care a top priority
Exhibits a high degree of professionalism with staff, physicians and patients
Maintains a high level of dependability and attendance
Able to work with multi-disciplinary staff
Representative duties
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.
Knowledge and skill requirements
Knowledge of patient positioning during imaging exams
Knowledge of radiation safety and protection
Able to adjust radiation factors to obtain optimal radiographic views based on physicians needs and abiding by ALARA
Skill in using proper body mechanics to ensure patient and technologist safety when moving/transferring patients
Required qualifications
One (1) year experience as X-ray technologist
Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist
Associates degree in radiological technology from accredited X-ray technologist program
Preferred (in addition to required) qualifications
Three (3) years experience as a Radiology Technologist in either OR or medical practice setting
Candidates meeting the above skills and qualifications and desiring to be part of a patient-centered, professional environment are invited to apply.
Core Competencies
Synergy: Through collaboration & continuation improvement
Empathy: Through compassion & patient-centered care
Integrity: Through trust & ethical accountability
Optimization: Through operational efficiency
The mission of OrthoAlaska, Orthopedic Physicians Alaska division is to provide the finest orthopedic surgery and musculoskeletal care in North America through quality, patient-centered care. Each of our physicians and surgeons works in concert with a certified orthopedic surgical physician assistant and other staff to provide patients an individualized care-team experience. Currently, we have offices in Anchorage, Wasilla, and Eagle River.
Employees enjoy opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment and exposure to a full range of orthopedic care with orthopedic, injury walk-in, and rheumatology clinics, an imaging center, athletic training and physical, occupational and massage therapy.
OPA values quality, patient-centered care, personal fulfillment through continuous improvement, team development, and community service. We welcome applicants who embrace our same core values and possess a daily renewed attitude of excellence.
OPA benefits include health and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) and profit sharing, as well as paid time off.
OrthoAlaska is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, pregnancy, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected categories.
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A great place to work.
Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.
Lead Imaging Technologist, OPA Lake Otis - Anchorage, Full-time
Complimentary orthopedic and primary care at OPA and PCA
Medical and dental insurance coverage beginning within 30 days
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401K
Profit sharing
Employee Assistance Program
Paid time off starting at three weeks per year
7 paid holidays per year
Competitive pay and annual compensation reviews
OrthoAlaska seeks a highly skilled, dedicated and professional radiologic technologist to join our rapidly growing and dynamic team as Lead Imaging Tech. At OrthoAlaska, employees enjoy work-life balance, competitive salaries, and comprehensive medical, dental, FSA or HSA, life, and disability insurance, as well as profit sharing, 401(k), and paid time off starting at three weeks per year.
Ideal attributes
Considers compassionate, skillful, patient care a top priority
Exhibits a high degree of professionalism with staff, physicians and patients
Maintains a high level of dependability and attendance
Able to work with multi-disciplinary staff
Representative duties
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.
Knowledge and skill requirements
Knowledge of patient positioning during imaging exams
Knowledge of radiation safety and protection
Able to adjust radiation factors to obtain optimal radiographic views based on physicians needs and abiding by ALARA
Skill in using proper body mechanics to ensure patient and technologist safety when moving/transferring patients
Required qualifications
One (1) year experience as X-ray technologist
Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist
Associates degree in radiological technology from accredited X-ray technologist program
Preferred (in addition to required) qualifications
Three (3) years experience as a Radiology Technologist in either OR or medical practice setting
Candidates meeting the above skills and qualifications and desiring to be part of a patient-centered, professional environment are invited to apply.
Core Competencies
Synergy: Through collaboration & continuation improvement
Empathy: Through compassion & patient-centered care
Integrity: Through trust & ethical accountability
Optimization: Through operational efficiency
The mission of OrthoAlaska, Orthopedic Physicians Alaska division is to provide the finest orthopedic surgery and musculoskeletal care in North America through quality, patient-centered care. Each of our physicians and surgeons works in concert with a certified orthopedic surgical physician assistant and other staff to provide patients an individualized care-team experience. Currently, we have offices in Anchorage, Wasilla, and Eagle River.
Employees enjoy opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment and exposure to a full range of orthopedic care with orthopedic, injury walk-in, and rheumatology clinics, an imaging center, athletic training and physical, occupational and massage therapy.
OPA values quality, patient-centered care, personal fulfillment through continuous improvement, team development, and community service. We welcome applicants who embrace our same core values and possess a daily renewed attitude of excellence.
OPA benefits include health and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) and profit sharing, as well as paid time off.
OrthoAlaska is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, pregnancy, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected categories.
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