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ID #52590057
Estado Minnesota
Ciudad Minneapolis / st paul
Full-time
Salario USD TBD TBD
Fuente Minnesota Visiting Nurse Agency
Showed 2024-09-26
Fecha 2024-09-27
Fecha tope 2024-11-25
Categoría Etcétera
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Radiology Technologist or Radiology Technologist, Senior (Nights)

Minnesota, Minneapolis / st paul, 55401 Minneapolis / st paul USA
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SUMMARYHennepin Healthcare has a current opening for a Radiology Technologist or Radiology Technologist, Senior in our Radiology department. This part-time (0.8 FTE) position will work Monday through Thursday from 11:00pm to 7:30am. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available for eligible external candidates (contract/temporary workers and former employees returning to HHS within one year are ineligible). Purpose of this position: Under the direction of the area supervisor or lead technologist, performs imaging exams/procedures, provides patient care and technical functions to ensure quality radiographic imagesRESPONSIBILITIES

Performs general radiographic and fluoroscopic exams as applicable

Adequately prepares room for procedures

Reviews and verifies exam requests to ensure correct exam is ordered on the correct patient

Interviews patients and reviews available clinical data from charts to alert nurses and/or physicians to possible contraindications for procedure (labs, allergies, etc.)

Ensures patients receive the same level of care as provided on patient’s unit

Explains exam procedure to patient and family members who are present

Demonstrates correct anatomic positioning and exposure factors relating to area-specific exams

Follows ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) principle

Demonstrates extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology and effects of disease processes

Evaluates images, recognizes normal vs. abnormal anatomy, and notifies the appropriate Radiologist as needed; takes appropriate action to address image quality issues

Consistently performs quality exams and ensures that department protocols are followed (positioning protocols, etc.)

Utilizes the image management system; acquires, formats, manipulates, archives, and prints images from the PACS system

Accurately reports total number of images taken and number of and reason for repeat radiographs

Assists physicians and residents as required with radiology exams/procedures

Utilizes EPIC system appropriately (orders, scheduling documentation, and billing)

Implements downtime procedures (manual operations) when computer systems or equipment fails

Instructs new staff and students in imaging procedures and techniques

Evaluates and completes competency test-outs on students. Provides on-going feedback to Student Coordinator about any issues

Assists with education and training of medical staff (Radiology Residents, Fellows, etc.)

Maintains equipment and room in proper working condition and trouble-shoots malfunctioning equipment. Reports malfunctions and necessary repairs to proper personnel as soon as issue is recognized

Respects and uses equipment appropriately. Takes ownership and reports incidents involving themselves and the equipment when it happens

Performs various clerical duties

Performs quality control procedures

Demonstrates and promotes a healthy work environment and good teamwork; makes suggestions for improvements

Assists in organizing work flow utilizing available staff and rooms

Assists in coordinating and participates in departmental continuing education in-services

Provides peer feedback for staff performance evaluations

Completes additional duties/projects as assigned

Follows hospital policy in handling and securing medications

QUALIFICATIONS - Radiology Technologist

Completion of a formal educational Radiologic Technology program accredited by a mechanism acceptable to the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Currently certified with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Maintains minimum CEU credits as mandated by the ARRT

Possess current CPR certification or obtain within 6 months of employment

Preferred Qualifications:

Confident

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently and self-motivated

QUALIFICATIONS - Radiology Technologist, Senior

Completion of a formal educational Radiologic Technology program accredited by a mechanism acceptable to the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Currently certified with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Maintains minimum CEU credits as mandated by the ARRT

Possess current CPR certification or obtain within 6 months of employment

AND

Two years’ experience in Radiology as a Radiology Technologist

Preferred Qualifications:

Confident

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently and self-motivated

Title: Radiology Technologist or Radiology Technologist, Senior (Nights) Location: MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus Requisition ID: 241838

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