Radiologic Technologist - Casual

Fairview Health Services•Minneapolis, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Fairview is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to join the imaging team at East Bank University Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This is a casual position, with work scheduled as needed by the department. Day, evening, night, and weekend shifts are available to pick up. For shifts where most allocated hours fall between 3 p.m. and 11 p.m., those hours receive an additional $6 per hour on top of the base rate and shift differentials. For shifts where most allocated hours fall between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., those hours receive an additional $8 per hour on top of the base rate and shift differentials. The Hospital Radiologic Technologist provides services to patients and physicians by producing high-quality diagnostic images in a hospital setting. The role provides age-appropriate care to inpatients and outpatients according to established standards of practice and collaborates with members of the health care team. The technologist supports imaging procedures, surgical cases, fluoroscopy studies, portable and general x-ray, and assists with opening supplies and equipment for surgical and special procedure cases. The position also responds to codes, trauma activations, and other emergent imaging needs in an acute care environment.

Requirements

ARRT Certification/Registration.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.

Nice To Haves

B.S./B.A.
Three years of experience as a technologist in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

Maintain patient care.
Perform examinations.
Accurately identify relevant data from images.
Clearly communicate pertinent data to the appropriate health care professional.
Participate in creating a culture of patient safety.
Demonstrate knowledge of emergency preparedness.
Verify patient identification and documentation.
Communicate with and educate patients regarding pertinent information throughout all aspects of the exam.
Produce quality diagnostic images through correct patient positioning and use of technical factors according to protocol.
Ensure patient data integrity.
Complete computer functions accurately and promptly, including editing, scheduling, billing, status changes, and image transfers.
Accurately mark, manipulate digitally, and archive images.
Participate as an active team member.
Orient and mentor new employees and students.
Participate in department and facility process and quality improvement initiatives.
Maintain personal and professional development to ensure current knowledge required for the position.
Clean and maintain rooms and supplies.
Provide integrated services with customers and care partners to ensure high-quality care.
Contribute to a positive work environment.
Support imaging procedures, surgical cases, fluoroscopy studies, portable x-ray, and general x-ray.
Assist with opening supplies and equipment for surgical and special procedure cases, and respond to codes, trauma activations, and other emergent imaging needs.