SUMMARY Hennepin Healthcare has a current opening for a Radiology Technologist or Radiology Technologist, Senior in our Radiology department. This part-time (0.8 FTE) position will work weekdays with rotating on-call. 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