Main characteristics
- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Company
- Fairview Health Services
Job summary
Overview:Fairview Health Services is hiring a X-ray Technologist to join our Radiology department at our M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital location in Edina, MN.
This position is eligible for a new hire sign-on bonus!!
The X-ray 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.
Schedule: This position will be working 0.9 FTE (72 hours every two weeks). The shift length will be 8 hours primarily on the evening shift. Included is a weekend rotation every 6th week.
Benefits: This position is eligible for ADIT 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 Universitys deep history of clinical innovation and training with Fairviews 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:
Southdale offers 24/7 Imaging services to Inpatient Units and Emergency patients. The position in the General Radiology department would offer imaging care to in-patients, out-patients, emergent patients, as well as supporting cases in the OR. The technologists work collaboratively within the Imaging team and amongst varying levels of clinical practitioners.
Maintains patient care:
Performs examinations
Identifies relevant data from images accurately.
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.
Ensures patient data integrity:
Accurately completes computer functions; edits, scheduling, billing, status changes and image transfers in a timely manner
Accurate image marking and digital image manipulation and archiving
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
Provides coordinated services with customers and care partners to ensure high quality care.
Contributes to a positive work environment
Correctly operates equipment according to accepted standards and guidelines:
Identifies and responds to equipment problems to ensure equipment is working accurately.
Maintains a high standard of proficiency
Accepts new technology as its introduced into the facility
Participates in Quality Assurance testing as required by regulatory agencies and/or manufacturer recommendations
Qualifications:
Requirements:
ARRT Certification/Registration
Basic Lifesaving Skills (BLS) - from American Red Cross or American Heart Association and current before hire date
Preferred:
1 year experience as a technologist
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