(Archived) Computed Tomography Technologist - (CT Tech)

Job Description & Requirements
Computed Tomography Technologist - (CT Tech)
StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 8 D Pay Rate: $1650.00 - 1950.00

This is a truly unique opportunity to see Alaska. Norton Sound Health Corporation is looking for a CT/ x-ray technologist for 13 weeks. This position is located in Nome which is a totally remote, rural community in NW Alaska. Nome is famous for many things including being the end of the Iditarod dog sled race, gold mining, the aurora borealis (northern lights in winter), fishing, and Alaska Native culture. The ideal candidate should be laid back with a sense of adventure. The shift will be from 9am-5:30pm or 8:00am-4:30pm, Monday to Friday. A change in shifts could result in case of an emergency (COVID related, etc). Additionally, the technologist will be required to take call on a rotating schedule with other technologists. This position will be included in on-call rotation. The technologist must be able to perform general diagnostic radiography and CT and mammography and be ARRT registered. Mammo unit is Hologic Dimensions with 3D/tomo. CT machine is a GE Optima 660 and our x-ray machine is a GE Proteus (DR). X-ray unit is GE proteus. EMR IS CERNER.

Required Qualifications
RAD / CT/ MAMMO - MUST DO ALL 3
This is a truly unique opportunity to see Alaska. Norton Sound Health Corporation is looking for a technologist for 13 weeks. This position is located in Nome which is a totally remote, rural community in NW Alaska. Nome is famous for many things including being the end of the Iditarod dog sled race, gold mining, the aurora borealis (northern lights in winter), fishing, and Alaska Native culture.

The ideal candidate should be laid back with a sense of adventure. The shift will be from 9am-5:30pm or 8:00am-4:30pm, Monday to Friday. A change in shifts could result in case of an emergency (COVID related, etc). The technologist must be current and able to perform screening and diagnostic mammography without assistance. Our facility does not perform breast biopsies. Must have digital and tomo initial training hours.

Mammo unit is Hologic Dimensions with 3D/tomo. Cerner experience preferred.

Prefer a candidate who can perform general diagnostic radiography and CT, but not required. Additionally, any multi-modality technologist will be required to take call on a rotating schedule with other technologists. CT machine is a GE Optima 660 and our x-ray machine is a GE Proteus (DR). X-ray unit is GE proteus.

Expectations - To perform and provide quality care and images to the people of the Bering Straits Region in accordance with NSHC’s mission, philosophy, policies, and procedures while applying standards of the Radiology profession. Obtains and documents patient clinical information as needed. Performs basic patient care within the scope of practice and to departmental standards.

Preferred Qualifications
NSHC requires a paid, 1 week quarantine prior to new hire orientation. Potential start dates are as follows:

Arrive Dec. 26-27 / Orientation Jan. 4
Arrive Jan. 2-3 / Orientation Jan. 11
Arrive Jan. 16-17 / Orientation Jan. 25

Facility Location
There’s no place like Nome is how they call it! The Carrie McLain Museum is one of the places to go see the “Bering Strait Eskimo” and the “Nome Gold Rush.” Trail sled dog race is something to see and laugh about. During World War II, Nome was the last stop on the ferry for planes flying from the United States to the Soviet Union.

Job Benefits
Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include:

• Competitive pay rates
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Free Private Housing
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!