CT Technologist

Allina Health System•Saint Paul, MN

19h•Onsite

About The Position

At Allina Health, our CT Technologists are essential in delivering accurate imaging that guides life-saving care. Join an organization where your skills are valued, growth is encouraged and your work has a real impact. Performs and assists with procedures in Computerized Tomography (CT) scanning under the direction of the radiologist, providing timely and quality services to patients. Follows Imaging Department policies to maintain a safe, efficient and economical environment. Interacts with patients to welcome, explain and respond to questions and concerns during and following the procedure.

Requirements

Graduate of Accredited School of Radiologic Technology
Registered Technologist - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required
Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below
Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)

Nice To Haves

Advanced Registration in American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
1 year of cardiac CT experience preferred for applicants to Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute locations

Responsibilities

Completes procedures in compliance with physician orders and department guidelines
Identifies patient with two identifiers.
Documents accurately all needed aspects of the procedure.
Observes and communicates with patient, responding to needs.
Maintains safe patient environment in procedure area.
Performs procedures with high degree of accuracy
Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of all diagnostic equipment.
Maintains work knowledge and competence.
Gathers all relevant information to assist in interpretation of images.
Verifies all imaging has appropriately transferred to imaging storage and retrieval system.
Provides accurate clerical function
Uses Excellian (electronic medical record).
Understands the Enterprise Medical Imaging/Picture Archiving and Communication System.
Ensures all documentation is complete post procedure.
Communicates with Supervisor and team
Reporting problems, issues or ideas.
Provides assistance, ideas, information to support the work of others.
Other duties as assigned.