What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiologic Technologist position at Fairview Health Services?
Fairview Health Services is hiring a casual Radiologic Technologist to join our Radiology department at our M Health Fairview Northland Hospital location in Princeton, MN.
The Technologist provides services to patients and physicians through the creation of high quality diagnostic imaging, provides quality age-appropriate patient care according to established standards of practice, and works collaboratively with all members of the health care team. The X-ray Technologist needs to be able to functions independently based on the boundaries of professional practice in performing all major work responsibilities. TheTechnologist is responsible for performing all the responsibilities in accordance with all policy, procedures, and regulatory agency requirements (ARRT). X-ray shifts will include Fluoro exams, c-arm cases in surgery, DEXA exams, ED/inpatients, Med/Surg/ICU.
Schedule: This is a casual position. Typical available shifts are day/evening 8 hour shifts during the week and 12 hour day shifts on the weekends.
About Fairview
Fairview Health Services is an industry-leading, award-winning nonprofit that offers an entire network of healthcare services. Fairview is one part of M Health Fairview, a partnership between the University of Minnesota, M Physicians and Fairview Health Services. Together, we combine the University’s deep history of clinical innovation and training with Fairview’s extensive roots in community medicine. Our care portfolio includes community hospitals, academic hospitals, primary and specialty care clinics, senior facilities, facilitated living centers, rehabilitation centers, home health care services, counseling, pharmacies, and benefit management services.
Apply today to join our 34,000 employees and 5,000 system providers working to build lasting relationships with the people we serve: our patients, our communities, and each other.
Responsibilities Job Description
Maintains patient care
- Performs examinations
- Identifies relevant data from images accurately.
- Communicates pertinent data clearly to the appropriate health care professional
- Participates in crafting a culture of patient safety
- Demonstrates knowledge of emergency preparedness
- Verify patient identification and documentation
- Connect with and educate patient regarding pertinent information during all aspects of exam
- Achieves quality diagnostic images through correct patient positioning and use of technical factors according to protocol
Ensures patient data integrity
- Accurately completes computer functions; edits, scheduling, billing, status changes and image transfers in a timely manner
- Accurate image marking and digital image manipulation and archiving
Participates as an active team member
- Orients and mentors new employees and students
- Participates in department/facility process/quality improvement initiatives
- Responsible for personal and professional development to ensure current knowledge required for position
- Cleans and maintains rooms and supplies
- Provides coordinated services with customers and care partners to ensure high quality care
- Contributes to a positive work environment
- Performs other duties as assigned
Accurately operates equipment according to accepted standards and guidelines
- Identifies and responds to equipment problems to ensure equipment is working accurately
- Maintains a high level of proficiency
- Accepts new technology as it’s introduced into the facility
- Participates in Quality Assurance testing as required by regulatory agencies and/or manufacturer recommendations
Demonstrating the ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served
Demonstrating Commitment to Customers, Fellow Employees and Fairview
Qualifications
Required:
- ARRT
- BLS- current BLS certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association and current before date of hire
Preferred:
- 1-year experience
EEO Statement
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
