CT/Radiologic Technologist

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**THIS POSITION INCLUDES A $7,500 STARTING BONUS FOR EXTERNAL TALENT**

• X-Ray and CT
• .6 FTE (48 hours every two weeks)
• The majority of shifts will be days, there will be some evenings and an occasional overnight shift when needed
• Shifts are typically 8 hours during the week and 12 hours on the weekend
• 8/12-hour combo shifts
• Every 4th weekend rotation
• Holiday rotation is typically two holidays per year

Job Description:

Performs diagnostic radiological imaging, in more than a single Modality, that may include, CT (computerized tomography), MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), general radiology, Nuclear Medicine, Diagnostic Sonography, or Mammography depending on location of department. These procedures would be as directed by providers or radiologist providing timely and quality service to the patient. Follows Imaging Department policies to maintain a safe, efficient and economical environment. Interacts with patients to welcome, explain and respond to question and concerns during and following the procedure.

Principle Responsibilities

• Completes procedure in compliance with physician orders and department guidelines
  • Identifies patient with two identifiers.
  • Documents accurately all needed aspects of the procedure.
  • Observes and communicates with patient, responding to needs.
  • Maintains safe patient environment in procedure area.
• Performs procedures with high degree of accuracy
  • Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of all diagnostic equipment.
  • Maintains work knowledge and competence.
  • Gathers all relevant information to assist in interpretation of images.
  • Verifies all imaging has appropriately transferred to imaging storage and retrieval system.
• Provides accurate clerical function
  • Uses Excellian (electronic medical record).
  • Understands the Enterprise Medical Imaging/Picture Archiving and Communication System.
  • Ensures all documentation is complete post procedure.
• Communicates with supervisor and team
  • Reports problems, issues or ideas.
  • Provides assistance, ideas and information to support the work of others.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Vocational or Technical Training graduate of accredited School of Radiologic Technology

Licenses/Certifications

• The multi-modality role includes any combination of the following: Radiologic (XR), Computerized Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Interventional Radiology (IR), Nuclear Medicine (NM), Mammography, or Ultrasound (US). See requirements below.
  * If working in Radiologic, Computerized Tomography, Magnetic Resonance, or Interventional Radiology, the technologist must be:
  Registered Technologist - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required upon hire
  * If working in NM, the technologist must be:
  Registered Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) NMTCB upon hire
  * If working in Mammography, the technologist must be:
  Registered Technologist - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required registered ARRT, current Mammography certification or willing to obtain in 30 days of hire and registered in Mammography within 1 Year
  * If working in Ultrasound, the technologist must be:
  Certified Ultrasound Technologist - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Required registered in abdomen, and/or OB/GYN upon hire
  Registered Vascular Technologist - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography required registered RVT upon hire for AHG Clinic Locations or
  Registered Vascular Technologist - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography required registry eligible, registered within 180 days for hospital locations
• Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below within 60-days of hire:
  Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
  Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
  Allina in-house BLS training

Physical Demands

• Medium Work*:
• Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently