Fairview Health Services Jobs

Overview

F airview Health Services is hiring a casual CT Technologist to join our CT Scanner department at our M Health Fairview Northland Hospital location in Princeton, MN.

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 : The CT casual position requires 2 shifts a month which could include days, evenings or night shifts. Weekend shifts are not required, but there is some flexibility if the casual employee chooses to pick up weekend shifts to fulfill the two shift/month requirement.

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.

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 properly

Maintains a high level of proficiency

Accepts new technology as it’s introduced into the facility

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) - must be current before hire date and from American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Preferred:

1 or more years of experience in a related role

Additional certifications in Imaging

Additional Requirements (must be acquired or completed within a period of time):

Understanding of current MN Dept of Health Regulations. Knowledge of quality control and safety standards. Previous ambulatory care experience preferred. Strong interpersonal skills. Due to differences in scope of care, practice or services across settings, the specific experience required for this position may vary.

EEO Statement

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