Interventional Radiology Technologist - Minneapolis, United States - Allina Health

Description

Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

January 25, 2024

Department:

Interventional Radiology

Shift:

Day/Evening/Night (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

0

Union Contract:

SEIU-5-Abbott Northwestern Technical

Weekend Rotation:

Other

Job Summary:

Performs diagnostic radiological imaging, as defined by the location of department. These procedures would be as directed by providers or radiologist, providing timely and quality service to patients. Follows Imaging Department policies to maintain a safe, efficient and economical environment. Interacts with patients to welcome, explain and respond to questions and concerns during and following the procedure. See additional job description details for modality specific information.

Key Position Details:

• Casual - Flexible

Job Description:

Principle Responsibilities

• Completes procedures in compliance with physician orders and department guidelines.
  • Identifies patient with two identifiers.
  • Documents accurately all needed aspects of the procedure.
  • Observes and communicates with patient, responding to needs.
  • Maintains safe patient environment in procedure area.
• Performs procedures with high degree of accuracy.
  • Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of all diagnostic equipment.
  • Maintains proficiency in both monitoring and scrub role, anticipating MD needs.
  • Gathers all relevant information to assist in interpretation of images.
  • Verifies all imaging has appropriately transferred to imaging storage and retrieval system.
• Provides accurate clerical function
  • Uses Excellian (electronic medical record).
  • Understands the Enterprise Medical Imaging/Picture Archiving and Communication System.
  • Ensures all documentation is complete post procedure.
• Communicates with Supervisor and team
  • Reporting problems, issues or ideas.
  • Provides assistance, ideas and information to support the work of other.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Vocational or Technical Training graduate of accredited School of Radiologic Technology program
• Medical imaging experience in Computerized Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Interventional Radiology (IR), or Mammography preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Registered Technologist - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required must be registered upon hire
• Mammography advanced registry (M) within one year of hire, if working in that specialty area
• Site specific advanced registry details as follows:
  Computerized Tomography (CT)
  * New Ulm required certification within two years
• Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below within 60-days of hire:
  Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
  Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
  Allina in-house BLS training

Physical Demands
Medium Work*:
Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently

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