CT/Radiologic Technologist

Allina Health•Buffalo, NY

4d•$41 - $57•Onsite

About The Position

At Allina Health, Technologists deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. This multi-modality role performs diagnostic radiological imaging in more than one modality, which may include CT, MRI, general radiology, Nuclear Medicine, Diagnostic Sonography, or Mammography, depending on department location. Procedures are performed as directed by providers or radiologists, with timely, quality service to patients. The technologist follows Imaging Department policies to maintain a safe, efficient, and economical environment and welcomes patients, explains procedures, and responds to questions and concerns during and after procedures. This position is 0.8 FTE (64 hours per two-week pay period), working an 8-hour evening/night shift, with occasional weekends. A $7,500 starting bonus is available for eligible external talent.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Radiologic Technology or equivalent vocational or technical training.
For work in Radiologic, CT, MRI, or Interventional Radiology: ARRT registration required upon hire.
For work in Nuclear Medicine: NMTCB registration required upon hire.
For work in Mammography: ARRT registration required; current mammography registration or willingness to obtain it within one year of hire.
For work in Ultrasound: ARDMS certification, registered in abdomen and/or OB/GYN, required upon hire.
For Ultrasound at AHG Clinic locations: ARDMS Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) registration required upon hire.
For Ultrasound at hospital locations: ARDMS RVT registry eligibility required, with registration within 180 days.
At least one of the following is required: current BLS certification from the American Heart Association, current BLS certification from the American Red Cross, or Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire.
Ability to lift up to 32 lbs occasionally and up to 25 lbs frequently.

Responsibilities

Complete procedures in compliance with physician orders and department guidelines.
Identify patients using two identifiers.
Accurately document all required aspects of procedures.
Observe and communicate with patients, responding to their needs.
Maintain a safe patient environment in the procedure area.
Perform procedures with a high degree of accuracy.
Demonstrate appropriate knowledge of diagnostic equipment.
Maintain work knowledge and competence.
Gather relevant information to assist in image interpretation.
Verify that all imaging has transferred appropriately to the imaging storage and retrieval system.
Provide accurate clerical functions.
Use Excellian electronic medical record.
Understand the Enterprise Medical Imaging/Picture Archiving and Communication System.
Ensure all documentation is complete after procedures.
Communicate with the supervisor and team.
Report problems, issues, or ideas.
Provide assistance, ideas, and information to support others' work.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

$7,500 starting bonus for eligible external talent.
Medical and dental benefits.
PTO/time away.
Retirement savings plans.
Life insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Voluntary benefits, including vision, legal, and critical illness coverage.
Tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education, as applicable.
Student loan support benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
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