Radiologic Technologist - Twin Cities Orthopedics

The Radiologic Technologist will provide excellent service to patients while performing quality x-rays per physician’s orders in an Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) setting.

This is a part-time (0.8) position working Monday - Thursday out of our Two Twelve Surgery Center in Chaska. Hours may vary depending on the surgery schedule.

Twin Cities Orthopedics is an operating division of Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health), a group of local medical practices, owned and led by its physicians, on a mission to give patients more control over their healthcare.

Essential Functions:

• Perform and develop quality x-rays on designated portions of the body for physician’s use in diagnosing and treating illness or injury.
• Inform and prepare patients for procedure.
• Maintain Radiology files, including internal and external films.
• Prepare, cleans, and stocks work area with supplies.
• Coordinates equipment maintenance and repair.
• Maintains the necessary precautions for excessive exposure to radiation.
• May supply patients with x-rays, as requested by surgeon.
• Prioritizes and provides care based on the individualized plan of care, flexible with staffing needs and assigned duties of the surgery center.
• Provides care and supplies based on identified needs and in a timely, efficient and safe manner.  Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of special needs for various age groups including child, adolescent, adult and geriatric when providing perioperative experience and for multispecialty procedures.
• Collaborates with other disciplines to maximize patient outcomes and ensure a smooth flow of the surgical experience.
• Applies principles of aseptic technique, standard and transmission precautions.
• Performs activities in a timely manner to not cause delays within the department. Seeks assistance with assignments as needed.
• Follows proper channels of communication and informs department managers of unit activity, patient condition, and personnel concerns.
• Accountable for reporting occurrences through the center’s established reporting process related to employee and/or patient/visitor events.
• Fosters the developmental and educational process of self, colleagues, orientees and students (includes functioning as a preceptor).
• Participates in acceptable continuing education, fostering career and skill development including meeting departmental continuing education requirements.
• Assists in managing controllable costs by the proper, non-wasteful use of Surgery Center resources.
• Any and all other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Graduate of an ARRT-approved Radiologic Technology Program.
• Current ARRT Certification in radiology required.
• Previous radiology experience preferred.
• Current BLS certification or completed upon hire.

Benefits & Compensation:  

• Actual starting pay will vary based on education, skills, and experience. 
• A $4,500.00 sign-on bonus will be offered, payable on first paycheck with a 12-month commitment. Internal applicants are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. 
• We offer a comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Plan, Maternity Bundle, 401K with Profit Sharing, Tuition Reimbursement, Gym & Car Rental Discounts - to learn more click here.

Essential Requirements:

Ability to:

• Comply with company policies, procedures, practices and business ethics guidelines.
• Complete job required training.
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations, (e.g. HIPAA, Stark, OSHA, employment laws, etc.)
• Demonstrate prompt and reliable attendance
• Work in the clinic, office or surgery center during business hours 
• Travel independently throughout the clinic, office or surgery center (which may include movement from floor to floor); frequent bending, lifting, standing, stooping or sitting for long periods of time may be required
• Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds with occasional lifting and moving of a maximum of 50 pounds may be required
• Work at an efficient and productive pace, handle interruptions appropriately and meet deadlines
• Communicate and interact in a respectful and professional manner
• Prioritize workload while being flexible to meet the expectations of the daily operations
• Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Understand and execute a variety of instructions
• Effectively operate equipment and communicate on and operate the phone system
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Travel to other work locations, if required

Performance Expectations – i-Health’s Core Values:

• Integrity - Do the right thing and take responsibility for what you do and say
• Service - Consistently contribute to deliver an exceptional experience
• Quality - Act with high purpose, committed effort, and skillful execution to exceed expectations
• Innovation - Identify progressive solutions that improve service, teamwork, efficiency, and/or effectiveness
• Teamwork - Be a part of the whole; support each other positively

Environmental Conditions:

• Surgery center setting

Notes:

• Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008. 
• We participate in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here:  http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
• This position description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and Additional Job Functions are subject to modification.