Radiology Technologist .8 FTE

Gillette Children's•St Paul, MN

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Gillette Children's is in search of a Radiology Technologist. We are looking for a motivated, independent, & responsible individual to work in our imaging department, primarily at our St. Paul hospital location and Maple Grove clinic. Working hours/shifts vary between 8:00am-6:00pm Monday-Friday (8-hour shifts) with rotational weekend/holiday coverage on-site (St. Paul) from 8:00am-12:00pm. The individual will also be included in the weekend/holiday after hours call rotation. This is a 0.8 FTE, benefit eligible position. The Radiologic Technologist is responsible for performing diagnostic imaging exams in compliance with departmental procedures and guidelines. The Radiologist works with patients of all ages, cultures, and physical conditions and provides efficient and effective customer service. Specific duties are determined by the work setting or patient population served; however, in all positions, serving patients with challenging and complex conditions requires a concentration of specialized staff able to work in highly coordinated teams. We organize care around each patient’s condition which requires staff at multiple levels and across many departments to exhibit exceptional teamwork qualities including communicating efficiently and adopting the behaviors required for high functioning integrated teams.

Requirements

Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. If candidate holds valid CPR for through another acceptable organization (as determined by Gillette), candidate may be able to begin employment but must complete Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association within one month of employment.
Certified and in good standing with the ARRT prior to start date.
Experience working in a digital imaging environment.

Nice To Haves

Associates’ Degree

Responsibilities

Responds to physician orders for diagnostic imaging procedures by producing high quality images which meet the expectations of the ordering physicians and radiologists.
Proficient and safe use of imaging equipment including: Radiographic C-arm, O-arm Portable radiographic Fluoroscopic
Proficient and safe use of ancillary equipment relevant to the modality including: Computed radiography Positioning devices Ceiling lift Imaging printers Digitizer PACS RIS
Proficient in all exam types for the assigned modality. Radiographic: Skull, Spine, Chest, Abdomen, Pelvis, Upper and Lower Extremity, Intraoperative Fluoroscopic, C-arm, and O-arm
Performs patient assessment of pain, pregnancy, ability to complete the exam
Performs patient education concerning the procedure
Documents patient history
Properly positions the patient
Selects the exam protocol
Selects the equipment parameters/technical factors
Discharges the patient with post procedure instructions
Evaluates resulting images
Accepts or rejects images appropriately