Imaging Technologist-GEN X-Ray/Special Procedures

Week one: Monday - Friday, 8am-4:30pm our Coon Rapids location

Week two: Monday - Thursday, 7am-5pm at our Northwest location.

Both are located in Coon Rapids. Every other Friday off. No nights, weekends, holidays or call time.

Midwest Radiology is also offering a one-time bonus of $3,000 to be earned and paid upon successful completion of one year of employment.

JOB TITLE: Imaging Technologist – Spinal/X-Ray

LOCATION OR DEPARTMENT: Clinics

EXEMPT STATUS/GRADE: Non-exempt

REPORTS TO: Lead Technologist or Clinic Manager

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None

SUMMARY OF POSITION: Perform special procedures and radiographic exams according to established protocols to provide quality images and patient care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform all special procedures and radiographic exams according to established protocols to provide quality images and patient care in a timely manner.
• 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.
• Ensure all necessary paperwork is accurate and complete for the radiologist, referring clinic and the patient's medical records.
• May require local travel.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• RT (R) RT eligible from an approved educational program required.
• 3-6 months general x-ray experience preferred.
• 6-12 months special procedures experience preferred.
• RT (R) registration required and maintained in good standing.
• CPR certification required within 6 month of hire and maintained in good standing.
• 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.

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.