Radiology Technologist or Radiology Technologist, Senior (Evenings)

Radiology Technologist Or Radiology Technologist, Senior (Evenings)

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County. Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.

Department: Radiology FTE: 1.0 (80 hours per pay period) Workdays: Monday - Friday Shift(s): Evenings (3:00pm - 11:30pm) Shift Length: 8 hours Location: In-Person Sign-On Bonus: $10,000* *Sign on bonus is available for eligible external candidates (current employees, 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:

Minimum Qualifications: Completion of a formal educational Radiologic Technology program accredited by a mechanism acceptable to the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) -AND- Two years' experience in Radiology as a Radiology Technologist (Radiology Technologist, Senior requirement) 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 Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities: Consistently demonstrates strong technical skills with no major performance issues Excellent critical thinking skills Confident Excellent communication skills Ability to work independently Self motivated