Entry-Level Radiology Technologist Positions for Current Students

SUMMARY Hennepin Healthcare has a current openings for current Radiology Technologist students who will be graduating soon. Open positions include varying FTEs, shifts, and schedules. Offers will be extended with future start dates but will be contingent upon completion of an approved Radiology Tech program and passing the ARRT boards. 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:

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 employmen Preferred Qualifications: - Confident - Excellent communication skills - Ability to work independently and self-motivated