Radiology Technologist or Radiology Technologist, Senior (Weekend Nights)

Radiology Technologist or Radiology Technologist, Senior

Hennepin Healthcare has a current opening for a Radiology Technologist or Radiology Technologist, Senior in our Radiology department. This part-time (0.9 FTE) position will work Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 7:00pm to 7:30am. This night position includes a $5.00 per hour shift differential, a $1.00 per hour weekend (Saturdays and Sundays only) shift differential, and a $100 per day weekend contract bonus. 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).

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
• Prepares and administers oral and/or IV contrast per department protocols
• 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; acquire, format, manipulate, archive and print 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

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
• Two years' experience in Radiology as a Radiology Technologist

Preferred Qualifications:

• Confident
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently and self-motivated