Imaging Tech Assistant

Bring Your Possibilities to Fairview

At Fairview, we believe in the power of possibility - within ourselves, our teams, and the communities we serve. We believe that leadership isn't just a title - it's a mindset we all share. Whether you're providing hands-on care, innovating behind the scenes, or supporting those who do, your work matters. 

Here at Fairview, we are looking for an Imaging Technologist Assistant to support our Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, MN. This position is a .25 FTE (20 hours per 2 weeks) with opportunity to pick up more hours as the department needs. The typical work schedule is as follows:

• Week 1: Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 5:00pm-9:00pm
• Week 2: Monday & Tuesday 5:00pm-9:00pm

The Imaging Tech Assistant provides efficiency support for the Imaging Departments and works collaboratively with all members of the health care team. This position will support the technologist with direct patient care workflow. Offering a great opportunity for Radiology Students to expand their clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Patient care
• Assists the technologist in the preparation of patient for radiology procedures as needed
• Insures patient safety and emergency preparedness
• Documents and practices accurate identification of patient information
• Assists Technologist in the Imaging modalities area as needed with scheduling, checking in and patient care needs
• Pre-Schedules patients in the Imaging modalities area
• Provides support in confirmation of patient demographics and insurance verification processes
• Imaging archival duties
• Imports outside imaging to electronic medical record and burns CD’s for Providers and patients as needed
• Retrieves/films from film library
• Scans hard-copy paper documents to the patient’s medical record as needed
• Performs outbound calls from the Imaging work queue, to assist in scheduling pending exams
• Rooms and supplies
• Assists in the cleaning, maintenance, stocking and preparation of rooms Insures that supplies are ordered and maintained
• Adheres to radiology polices and infection control standards
• Radiology Information System
• Navigates PACS, EMR and Radiant with ease
• Schedules/Checks in/arrives patients for their imaging appointments
• Sends and retrieves information throughout the hospital and assists with daily application and system needs as needed
• Acts as a patient care representative
• Greets and prepares patients for imaging exams and aids patients with completing pre-contrast CT and pre-MRI Safety questionnaires
• Assists in positioning patients for Radiological Examinations, excluding holding during imaging acquisition
• Transports imaging patients occasionally as needed for efficiency purposes
• Prepares contrast for examinations

Required Qualifications

• Meet MRI Safety Screen requirements
• Radiology Technology student or Imaging experience in specific modality
• Nursing Assistant or any previous patient care/medical care role
• Knowledge of medical terminology

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 : $20 - $29