Radiographic Technologist
Position Description
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Degree/Education: 1). Certificate. 2). Graduate from an academic program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
* Experience: One year of experience as a radiologic technologist or in the specialty area identified in the TO.
* Certification: 1). Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) in the specialty identified in the TO 2). Possess and maintain a current American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider certification.
* Must be a U.S citizen and have the ability to pass a background check and security clearance.
CORE CLINICAL DUTIES: Include, but are not limited to the following:
* Perform routine diagnostic radiological procedures/services as appropriate to the TO.
* Adhere to radiation safety policies and procedures in accordance with Radiology Department policies and procedures.
* Send appropriate image series to the radiologist for reading according to MTF protocol.
* Correctly position the patient for the examination and make technical adjustments necessary for the required examination. Determine if any special patient preparation is required.
* Process digital images and submit for interpretation by radiologists.
* Document all procedures and maintain records following MTF policy.
* Initiate repair call procedures for equipment malfunctions by notifying designated Government personnel. Report problems to the Biomedical Repair Section and record the problem condition in the trouble call log book.
* Observe and report to the radiologist any symptoms that have direct bearing on the patient's condition as a result of adverse reaction to contrast media and inform the radiologist of any condition requiring his/her attention. Recognize the need for and institute the necessary emergency measures for situations where a person requires resuscitation procedures due to cardiac or respiratory arrest.
STAFFING and SCHEDULING:
* Regular Hours: Normal duty hours are either 0630-1530, 0700-1600, or 0730-1630 Monday-Friday or Flex shifts. Flex shifts are utilized to support mission requirements, not Contactor preference and must be approved by the Government Supervisor and the COR. Flex shifts can consist of 8, 9, or 10-hour shifts and will not exceed 80 hours in a two-week pay period. On occasion, work hours may be altered to facilitate HCW attendance for training/teaching shifts. Training/teaching shifts may be scheduled for 1200-2100. Schedule changes shall be published by the Government Supervisor two weeks before implementation of the new shift.
Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be at 673d Medical Group at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK.