CT Technologist at Abarca Health

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

  • Associate's Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology, or equivalent specialty
  • Radiography (R) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) within 60 Days
  • Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties
  • Ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds
  • Knowledge of principles of growth and development to respond to patient/customer status
  • Knowledge and skills to provide care for the population served in the department
  • Commitment to Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles
  • Uphold standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE)
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • Compliance with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards (e.g., CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, OSHA)

Responsibilities

  • Prepares patients and adjusts equipment for taking film; positions and instructs patients regarding procedures
  • Performs all required procedures utilizing proper positioning, format, technique, and protocol
  • Identifies, interviews, and screens patients for proper diet preparation and possible allergies to contrast materials; consults with supervisor, radiologist, and physicians as needed; explains procedures to patients
  • Assures equipment has been calibrated and applies radiation principles of protection
  • Records procedure and pertinent data in patient’s medical record
  • Participates in the quality assessment and improvement plan, assuming responsibility for specific quality control duties
  • Monitors inventory of supplies, orders, and expired items; notifies appropriate individual when stock is low
  • Monitors and reports equipment malfunctions
  • Produces high quality images via digital imaging or hard CR cassette and presents the film satisfactorily for Radiologist interpretation
  • Mentors and assists in the education of students
  • Assists with staff/student on-the-job training and orientation
  • Assists in clinical training of staff technologists and radiology clinical students
  • Contributes to the efficient operation of the department to ensure quality and continuity of patient care
  • Maintains confidentiality
  • Promotes Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship

Skills

CT Imaging
Patient Positioning
Radiation Protection
Contrast Screening
Digital Imaging
Quality Control
Equipment Calibration
Inventory Management

Abarca Health

Pharmacy Benefit Management services provider

About Abarca Health

Abarca Health provides Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) services, focusing on flexible and user-friendly solutions for health plans, employers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. Its main product, the Darwin platform, allows clients to quickly implement and modify benefit designs while ensuring compliance with regulations. Abarca Health manages over $5.3 billion in drug spend and processes 100 million prescription claims annually, offering additional services like home delivery for prescriptions. The company's goal is to deliver exceptional service and innovative solutions in the PBM market.

Aventura, FloridaHeadquarters
2005Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
HealthcareIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

PTO
Parental leave
Work flexibility
Health insurance
Wellness stipend
401k
Tuition reimbursement
Leadership development programs

Risks

Increased competition from Amazon Pharmacy and Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drug Company.
Growing focus on specialty drugs may require platform adaptation.
Shift towards price transparency could pressure Abarca's pricing models.

Differentiation

Abarca Health's Darwin platform is highly adaptable and user-friendly.
The company offers innovative programs like Triple S en Casa for home delivery.
Abarca Health ensures compliance with ever-changing healthcare regulations.

Upsides

Abarca transitioned two million members to Darwin in 18 months, showing operational efficiency.
Collaboration with Blue Shield of California boosts Abarca's reputation in the PBM sector.
Recognition as a top IT workplace attracts top talent, driving innovation.

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