What are the responsibilities and job description for the CT Technologist position at M Health Fairview?
Overview
Are you a CT Technologist looking to elevate both your career and your income? We have an industry disrupting opportunity at Fairview with shift enhancements that work for you!
- If the majority of your allocated shift hours are worked between 3pm – 11pm, your hours worked in this shift will receive an additional $6.00 per hour, on top of your base rate & shift differentials.
- If the majority of your allocated shift hours are worked between 11pm – 7am, your hours worked in this shift will receive an additional $8.00 per hour, on top of your base rate & shift differentials.
Why you'll love this opportunity:
- A flexible, yet steady and consistent schedule means you can maximize your earnings while maintaining balance
- A strong focus on a healthy work-life blend, so you can excel at work and enjoy your time off.
- A unique chance to stack your wages, giving you multiple ways to increase your income!
Fairview Health Services is hiring a casual CT Technologist to join our CT Scanner department at our M Health Fairview Northland Hospital location in Princeton, MN.
The CT Technologist functions independently based on the boundaries of professional practice in performing all major work responsibilities. 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 technologist is responsible for performing the responsibilities in accordance with all policy, procedures, and regulatory agency requirements (ARRT).
Schedule: The CT casual position requires 2 shifts a month which could include days, evenings or night shifts. Weekend shifts are not required, but there is some flexibility if the casual employee chooses to pick up weekend shifts to fulfill the two shift/month requirement.
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 and prioritizes work to achieve optimal patient outcomes
Performs excellent patient care
Performs examinations
Identifies relevant data from images accurately
Uses appropriate communication skills to meet patient/family, and other customer needs
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 accurate patient positioning and use of technical factors according to protocol
Applies established professional guidelines and standards to complex, routine, and non-routine diagnostic testing procedures
Ensures patient data integrity
Adheres to radiologic safety guidelines and diagnostic testing protocols/procedures
Accurately documents in compliance with regulatory agency requirements, completes computer functions, edits, scheduling, and billing status changes
Follows infection control guidelines
Serves as a resource for other healthcare team members
Responds appropriately to emergent situations
Accurate image marking and digital image manipulation and archiving
Assesses the validity of the test results to determine if consistent with changing physiological conditions or if due to possible interfering substances
Acts as a resource for problem-solving resolution
Completed all require continuing education to uphold their imaging licensure
Participates as an active team member
Participates in department/facility process/quality improvement initiatives
Responsible for personal and professional development to ensure current knowledge required for position
Cleans and maintains room and supplies
Provides coordinated services with customers and care partners to ensure high quality care.
Contributes to a positive work environment.
Correctly operates equipment according to accepted standards and guidelines
Identifies and responds to equipment problems to ensure equipment is working properly
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
Qualifications
Required:
Current Registration with American Registry Radiologic Technology (ARRT)
Basic Life Support (BLS) - must be current before hire date and from American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Preferred:
1 or more years of experience in a related role
Additional certifications in Imaging
Additional Requirements (must be acquired or completed within a period of time):
Understanding of current MN Dept of Health Regulations. Knowledge of quality control and safety standards. Previous ambulatory care experience preferred. Strong interpersonal skills. Due to differences in scope of care, practice or services across settings, the specific experience required for this position may vary.
Salary : $6 - $8
