Radiologic Technologist

Overview

The Technologist provides services to patients and physicians through the creation of high-quality diagnostic imaging, provides quality age-appropriate patient care according to established standards of practice, and works collaboratively with all members of the health care team.

Schedule: This is a casual position. The shift length will be 8 hours on the day/evening/night shift based on the needs of the department.

Location: Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury MN

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.

Responsibilities/Job Description

Maintains patient care

Performs examinations

Identifies relevant data from images accurately.

Communicates pertinent data clearly to the appropriate health care professional

Participates in crafting a culture of patient safety

Demonstrates knowledge of emergency preparedness

Verify patient identification and documentation

Connect with and educate patient regarding pertinent information during all aspects of exam

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

Ensures patient data integrity

Accurately completes computer functions; edits, scheduling, billing, status changes and image transfers in a timely manner

Accurate image marking and digital image manipulation and archiving

Participates as an active team member

Orients and mentors new employees and students

Participates in department/facility process/quality improvement initiatives

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

Cleans and maintains rooms and supplies

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

Contributes to a positive work environment

Performs other duties as assigned

Accurately 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

Demonstrating the ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served.

Demonstrating Commitment to Customers, Fellow Employees and Fairview

Qualifications

Required:

ARRT Registration(ARRT)

Basic Life Support -(BLS) - from American Red Cross or American Heart Association and needs to be current before date of hire

Preferred:

1 year experience as a technologist