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Minnesota Visiting Nurse Agency Radiology Technologist or Radiology Technologist, Senior (Evenings) in Minneapolis, Minnesota
SUMMARY
Hennepin Healthcare has a current opening for a Radiology Technologist or Radiology Technologist, Senior in our Radiology (Hospital) department. This part-time (0.8 FTE) position will work Monday through Thursday from 3pm to 11:30pm.
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 images
RESPONSIBILITIES
- 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 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
Title: Radiology Technologist or Radiology Technologist, Senior (Evenings)
Location: MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus
Requisition ID: 242387