Assistant Radiologic Technologist - Casual

Job Overview

Here at Fairview, we are now seeking an Assistant Radiologic Technologist to join our imaging team at our Lakes Medical Center in Wyoming, MN! This is a casual position that will work as needed by the department.

Here are the shifts that we currently have available:

5:30PM - 9PM evenings in Xray

7:30AM - 4PM weekend in MRI

11:30AM - 8PM weekend in CT

The Technologist assistant position provides services to patients and technologists through the assistance to create diagnostic images appropriate to the age of the patient. Responsible for meeting the established standards of patient care and productively with all the members of the health care team.

Responsibilities

• Maintains patient care
• Identifies relevant data from images accurately.
• Communicates pertinent data clearly to the appropriate health care professional.
• Participates in creating a culture of patient safety.
• Confirms patient identification, escorts/transports patients as needed/directed, and introduces co-works and hospital staff to patient.
• Answers questions/concerns, communicates needed instructions, and delays in patient scheduling and responds promptly to patient concerns.
• Ensures patient data integrity.
• Accurately completes computer functions, edits, scheduling, billing, status changes, and file jacket transfers in a timely fashion.
• Accurate film identification and jacket preparation.
• Organizes exams for radiologist interpretation.
• Participates as an active team member.
• Orients and mentors' new employees and students.
• Participates in department/facility process/quality improvement initiatives.
• Responsible for personal and professional development to ensure current knowledge required for position.
• Cleans and maintains rooms and supplies.
• Accepts unique customer service expectations in Imaging.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Correctly operates equipment according to accepted standards and guidelines.
• Identifies and responds to equipment problems to ensure equipment is in working order according to Department guidelines.
• Demonstrates proper technique in operating and maintaining all necessary equipment; Information Systems, phone systems, FAX machines, copy machines, digitizers, etc.
• Accepts new technology as it is introduced into the facility.
• Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level of population served.
• Partners with patient/caregiver in care/decision making.
• Communicates in a respectful manner.
• Ensures a safe, secure environment.
• Individualizes plan of care to meet patient needs.
• Modifies clinical interventions based on population served.
• Provides patient education based on an assessment of learning needs of patient/caregiver.

Required Qualifications

• 1 year experience as a Nursing Assistant or Assistant Rad Tech six months into a Radiologic Technology Program
• Current or Previous Nursing Assistant or Student of Radiologic Technology or experience as an Assistant Rad Tech

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in Hospital Imaging Department in MRI.

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, PTO/vacation and Safe and Sick Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/benefits/lakesseiu

Compensation Disclaimer

The posted compensation range corresponds to the minimum and maximum pay rates outlined in your union agreement for the respective job classifications at the time of job posting. An individual's pay rate within this range may be influenced by various factors, including FTE, skills, knowledge, educational background, and qualifying experience as specified in the contract. 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.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status