Radiology Technologist or Radiology Technologist, Senior (Weekend Nights) at Hennepin Healthcare, MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus
Radiology Technologist or Radiology Technologist, Senior (Weekend Nights) at Hennepin Healthcare in MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus. Contract. Est. up to $100k. Apply with swipeandhired.
JOB DETAILS
Department: Radiology
FTE: 0.9 (72 hours per pay period)
Workdays: Friday - Sunday
Shift(s): Overnights (7:00pm - 7:30am)
Shift Length: 12 hours
Location: In-Person
Sign-On Bonus: $10,000*
*Sign on bonus is available for eligible external candidates (current employees, contract/temporary workers, and former employees returning to HHS within one year are ineligible).
Purpose of this position: 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
- 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; acquires, formats, manipulates, archives, and prints 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