Job Description
Overview: Are you a CT Technologist looking to elevate both your career and your income? We have an industry disrupting opportunity at Fairview with shift enhancements that work for you 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. 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 Fairview Health Services is hiring a Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist-Clinic to join our CT Scanner department at our Imaging Center location in Maplewood, MN. This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $7,250 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). Schedule: This position is a 0.725FTE (58 hours worked per 2 week pay period) Typical schedule is day/evening. Week 1: Monday, 7:30AM-6:00PM, Tuesday and Wednesday, 11:30AM-8:00PM. Week 2: Monday, 7:30AM-6:00PM, Wednesday through Friday, 11:30AM-8:00PM. Benefits: This position is eligible for benefits. This includes medical, dental, vision, HSA, vacation, tuition and education reimbursement, and so much more About Fairview Fairview Health Services is an industry-leading, award-winning nonprofit that offers an entire network of healthcare services. Fairview is one part of M Health Fairview, a partnership between the University of Minnesota, M Physicians and Fairview Health Services. Together, we combine the University’s deep history of clinical innovation and training with Fairview’s extensive roots in community medicine. Our care portfolio includes community hospitals, academic hospitals, primary and specialty care clinics, senior facilities, facilitated living centers, rehabilitation centers, home health care services, counseling, pharmacies, and benefit management services. Apply today to join our 34,000 employees and 5,000 system providers working to build lasting relationships with the people we serve: our patients, our communities, and each other. Responsibilities/Job Description: 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 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 coordinated services with customers and care partners to ensure high quality care and contributes to a positive work environment. Accurately operates equipment according to accepted standards and guidelines Identifies and responds to equipment problems to ensure equipment is working accurately. Maintains a high level of proficiency Accepts new technology as it’s introduced into the facility and participates in Quality Assurance testing as required by regulatory agencies and/or manufacturer recommendations. Qualifications: Required: Current Registration with American Registry Radiologic Technology (ARRT) Basic Life Support (BLS) - from American Red Cross or American Heart Association and current before hire date Preferred: 1 or years of experience in a related role Additional certifications in Imaging