Radiologic Technologist

Overview

Fairview Ridges Hospital provides outstanding care to the Twin Cities communities located south of the river. We provide emergency services for the entire family, including pediatric emergency care for children. In addition, we offer on-site access to specialists in everything from heart and cancer care to pediatrics and sports medicine.

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

As part of Fairview Health Services, we're also your gateway to innovative care options at University of Minnesota Medical Center and University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital.No other care system in the Minnesota River Valley provides more access to specialty services than Fairview Ridges Hospital.

• 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two week pay period)

• 8 hour evening shifts, including rotating holidays

• Typical work schedule is Sunday

• Thursday, 3:00PM to 11:00PM

• No weekends!
• Benefit Eligible

• This includes medical, dental, vision, HSA, vacation, tuition and education reimbursement, and so much more!

Responsibilities/Job Description

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.

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 and 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 and contributes to a positive work environment

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

Accurately operates equipment according to accepted standards and guidelines

• Identifies and responds to equipment problems to ensure equipment is working accurately and 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:

• ARRT Certificate
• BLS- from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association

Preferred:

• 1-year experience