Computed Tomography (Ct) Technologist

Overview

Fairview Health Services is hiring a Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist to join our Radiology department at our M Health Fairview Lakes Medical Center location in Wyoming, MN. Fairview Lakes Medical Center provides award-winning care to the communities northeast of the Twin Cities. We are a Level IV trauma center, providing life-saving treatment to the seriously ill and injured 24 hours a day. We offer complete care for your whole family. Specialty services are available on-site in heart care, cancer care, childbirth, orthopedics, pediatrics and more.

This position is eligible for a new hire sign on bonus up to $10,000!

The CT Technologist position provides services to patients and physicians through the creation of diagnostic images appropriate to the age of the patient exam ordered. Responsible for meeting the established standards of practice and patient care, supplies and equipment and for coordinating teamwork with all the members of the health care team.

Schedule: This position will be working 1.0 FTE (80 hours every two weeks). This position is a CT Evening/Float position. The 1.0 FTE CT Evening/Float Position per month would include a partially set schedule of evenings and a non-set floating schedule of days/evenings/or 1 night shift as needed by the department to cover vacations.

The two-week schedule includes:

• 60% Evenings and could include up to 1 overnight per month. (5 evenings 3:30pm-midnight are a set schedule).

• 40% Days (floating days)

• Could include up to 2 Weekends per Month. (1 weekend 9:30a-6pm is a set weekend).

• No call

• 2 Holidays per year

Benefits: This position is eligible for benefits. This includes medical, dental, vision, HSA, PTO, 403B, tuition reimbursement, and so much more!

About Fairview

Fairview Health Services is an industry-leading, award-winning nonprofit that offers an entire network of healthcare services. Fairview is one part of M Health Fairview, a partnership between the University of Minnesota, M Physicians and Fairview Health Services. Together, we combine the University's deep history of clinical innovation and training with Fairview's extensive roots in community medicine. Our care portfolio includes community hospitals, academic hospitals, primary and specialty care clinics, senior facilities, facilitated living centers, rehabilitation centers, home health care services, counseling, pharmacies, and benefit management services.

Apply today to join our 34,000+ employees and 5,000+ system providers working to build lasting relationships with the people we serve: our patients, our communities, and each other.

Come and join our Fairview Lakes team!

Responsibilities/Job Description

Maintains and prioritizes work to achieve efficient patient outcomes

Performs excellent patient care and examinations

Identifies relevant data from images accurately

Uses appropriate communication skills to meet patient/family, and other customer needs.

Communicates pertinent data clearly to the appropriate health care professional

Participates in crafting a culture of patient safety and demonstrates knowledge of emergency preparedness

Verify patient identification and documentation and connect with and educate patient regarding pertinent information during all aspects of exam

Achieves quality diagnostic images through accurate patient positioning and use of technical factors according to protocol

Applies established professional guidelines and standards to complex, routine, and non-routine diagnostic testing procedures

Ensures patient data integrity

Adheres to radiologic safety guidelines and diagnostic testing protocols/procedures

Accurately documents in compliance with regulatory agency requirements, completes computer functions, edits, scheduling, and billing status changes

Follows infection control guidelines

Serves as a resource for other healthcare team members and acts as a resource for problem-solving resolution

Responds appropriately to emergent situations

Completed all require continuing education to uphold their imaging licensure

Participates as an active team member

Participates in department/facility process/quality improvement initiatives

Responsible for personal and professional development to ensure current knowledge required for position

Cleans and maintains room and supplies

Provides coordinated services with customers and care partners to ensure high quality care.

Contributes to a positive work environment.

Correctly operates equipment according to accepted standards and guidelines

Identifies and responds to equipment problems to ensure equipment is working accurately.

Maintains a high level of proficiency

Accepts new technology as it's introduced into the facility

Participates in Quality Assurance testing as required by regulatory agencies and/or manufacturer recommendations

Qualifications

Required:

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from American Red Cross or American Heart Association

• Current Registration with American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Additional Requirements:

• Understanding of current MN Dept of Health Regulations

• Knowledge of quality control and safety standards

• Strong interpersonal skills

• New Grad welcome to apply. Will Train.

Preferred:

• Additional certifications in Imaging
• 1 or more years of experience as an X-Ray Technologist