CT Technologist

Here at Fairview, we are now seeking a CT Technologist to join our team at both St John's Hospital in Maplewood, MN and Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury, MN! This position will primarily staff our mobile CT unit at both sites. This is a 1.0 FTE (80 hours per 2 weeks) position that will work Monday through Friday from 8AM - 4:30PM with weekends as needed.

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).

Responsibilities

• 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 creating a culture of patient safety
• Demonstrates knowledge of emergency preparedness
• Verify patient identification and documentation
• Communicate with and educate patient regarding pertinent information during all aspects of exam
• Achieves quality diagnostic images through correct 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 integrated 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 competency
• Accepts new technology as it’s introduced into the facility
• Participates in Quality Assurance testing as required by regulatory agencies and/or manufacturer recommendations

Required Qualifications

• 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.
• ARRT Radiology Tech
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross)

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a related role
• Additional certifications in Imaging

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

Salary : $39 - $54