Radiologic Technologist - Twin Cities Orthopedics

Twin Cities Orthopedics•Edina, MN

8h•$33 - $49•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiologic Technologist will provide excellent service to patients while performing quality x-rays per physician’s orders in an Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) setting. This is a casual role, Monday - Friday 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM, 10 hour shifts out of our Crosstown Surgery Center in Edina. Twin Cities Orthopedics is an operating division of Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health), a group of local medical practices, owned and led by its physicians, on a mission to give patients more control over their healthcare.

Requirements

Graduate of an ARRT-approved Radiologic Technology Program.
Current ARRT Certification in radiology required.
Current BLS certification or completed upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Previous radiology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform and develop quality x-rays on designated portions of the body for physician’s use in diagnosing and treating illness or injury.
Inform and prepare patients for procedure.
Maintain Radiology files, including internal and external films.
Prepare, cleans, and stocks work area with supplies.
Coordinates equipment maintenance and repair.
Maintains the necessary precautions for excessive exposure to radiation.
May supply patients with x-rays, as requested by surgeon.
Prioritizes and provides care based on the individualized plan of care, flexible with staffing needs and assigned duties of the surgery center.
Provides care and supplies based on identified needs and in a timely, efficient and safe manner. Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of special needs for various age groups including child, adolescent, adult and geriatric when providing perioperative experience and for multispecialty procedures.
Collaborates with other disciplines to maximize patient outcomes and ensure a smooth flow of the surgical experience.
Applies principles of aseptic technique, standard and transmission precautions.
Performs activities in a timely manner to not cause delays within the department. Seeks assistance with assignments as needed.
Follows proper channels of communication and informs department managers of unit activity, patient condition, and personnel concerns.
Accountable for reporting occurrences through the center’s established reporting process related to employee and/or patient/visitor events.
Fosters the developmental and educational process of self, colleagues, orientees and students (includes functioning as a preceptor).
Participates in acceptable continuing education, fostering career and skill development including meeting departmental continuing education requirements.
Assists in managing controllable costs by the proper, non-wasteful use of Surgery Center resources.
Any and all other duties as assigned.