Radiologic Technologist

Fairview is hiring an XRay and CT Technologist to join our department at our Fairview Lakes Medical Center in Wyoming, MN! Fairview Lakes Medical Center provides award-winning care to the communities that are northeast of the Twin Cities. We are a Level IV trauma center, providing life-saving treatment to the seriously ill and injured 24 hours a day. We offer complete care for your whole family. Specialty services are available on-site in heart care, cancer care, childbirth, orthopedics, pediatrics and more.

This is a .75 FTE (60 hours per 2 weeks) position that will work on the day/evening shift in XRay and CT. Schedule is rotating mostly days in XRay and CT and one 12-hour shift from 9:30AM - 9:30PM in CT with rotating weekends.

• If the majority of your allocated shift hours are worked between 3pm – 11pm, your hours worked in this shift will receive an additional $6.00 per hour, on top of your base rate & shift differentials.
• If the majority of your allocated shift hours are worked between 11pm – 7am, your hours worked in this shift will receive an additional $8.00 per hour, on top of your base rate & shift differentials.

Why you'll love this opportunity:

• A flexible, yet steady and consistent schedule means you can maximize your earnings while maintaining balance
• A strong focus on a healthy work-life blend, so you can excel at work and enjoy your time off.
• A unique chance to stack your wages, giving you multiple ways to increase your income!

The Xray / 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 crafting a culture of patient safety
• Demonstrates knowledge of emergency preparedness
• Verify patient identification and documentation
• Connect with and educate patient regarding pertinent information during all aspects of exam
• Achieves quality diagnostic images through accurate 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 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 coordinated services with customers and care partners to ensure high quality care.
• 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 proficiency
• 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

• Current Registration with American Registry Radiologic Technology (ARRT)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - from American Red Cross or American Heart Association

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of CT experience
• CT certification within 18 months of hire date
• Ability to pick up evenings, weekends, and overnights
• 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 : $37 - $53