The primary responsibility involves performing CT and XR exams and assisting physicians with invasive procedures according to established protocols to ensure quality images and patient care. This includes obtaining patient history, answering questions, and ensuring all necessary documentation is accurate for radiologists and medical records.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess an RT(R) certification, with CT certification required within one year of employment, along with CPR certification. Preferred qualifications include 3-6 months of general x-ray experience and 6-12 months of CT experience, along with knowledge of basic radiologic principles and anatomy.
Range: $37.53 - $50.76 HourlyThis position will fill our evening shifts covering The Urgency Room in Eagan.
Hours will be will be 2:30p-10:00p in.
Week 1:
Monday pm,
Tuesday pm
Week 2:
Wednesday pm,
Thursday pm,
Friday pm
Week 3:
Monday pm,
Tuesday pm
Week 4: Wednesday pm, Thursday pm, Friday pm Midwest Radiology is also offering a one-time bonus of $5,000 to be earned and paid upon successful completion of one year of employment.
JOB
TITLE:
Imaging
Technologist -
CT/XR
Location
OR
Department:
The
Urgency
Room -
Golden
Valley
EXEMPT
Status/Grade:
Non-Exempt/Step
Scale
Reports to:
Manager
Supervisory
RESPONSIBILITY: None.
SUMMARY
OF
POSITION: Perform CT exams, XR exams and procedures according to established protocols to provide quality images and patient care.
Essential
Functions:
Perform CT/XR exams and assist physician in invasive procedures in a timely manner.
Demonstrate efficiency and effectiveness within the department time standards for routine exams.
Obtain patient history, answer questions, and provide the patient with information about the exam and/or procedure so they are comfortable and thoroughly understand it.
Work with the radiologists, referring clinics and/or patients to ensure the appropriate exams, films and medical records are correct and prepared for the exam.
Benefits
One-time Bonus
Ensure all necessary paperwork is accurate and complete for the radiologist, referring clinic and the patient’s medical records.
Incorporate company values into daily interactions with internal and external customers.
Other duties may include, but are not limited to, training new employees, stocking and/or ordering department supplies and assisting in other departments.
QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS:
RT (R) (CT) required within one year of employment
3-6 months general x-ray experience preferred.
6-12 months CT experience preferred.
IV and power contrast injector experience preferred.
CPR certification required.
Knowledge of basic radiologic principles, procedures, methods and techniques required.
Knowledge of anatomy and physiology required.
Excellent patient care, problem solving, organizational, communication and technical skills required.
Ability to work independently, in a team, and with all levels of the organization required.
Ability to prioritize tasks and take initiative required.
Demonstrate knowledge of safety-related work behaviors to ensure a safe work environment.
Competent in using a computer keyboard, email, Imagecast and PACS or similar applications. DAILY
Physical
DEMANDS
Required
FOR
Performing
Essential
Functions
OF
THE
JOB: Requires a moderate amount of sitting, standing, walking, reaching, gripping, twisting, turning and repetitive motion; some bending, kneeling, squatting, stooping and stretching. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to operate a keyboard, telephone and other office equipment. Ability to assist patients to walk, sit, stand and move to and from the exam table, wheelchair and/or Hoyer lift.
Environmental/Working
Conditions:
High-Potential exposure to communicable diseases, blood products, bodily fluids and/or hazardous materials common to a radiology setting.
High-Potential exposure to ionizing radiation exams rooms and/or involved in the use of ionizing radiation common to a radiology setting.
