CT Technologist

Posted:
7/9/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States ⋅ Minnesota, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

July 10, 2024

Department:

31006101 CAT Scan

Shift:

Permanent Nights (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

SEIU-5-Abbott Northwestern Technical

Weekend Rotation:

Other

Job Summary:

Performs and assists with procedures in Computerized Tomography (CT) scanning under the direction of the radiologist, providing timely and quality services 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.

Key Position Details:

  • Permanent Nights
  • Four 10 hour Shifts
  • Shift Differential
  • Benefit Eligible
  • On-call required

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 work knowledge and competence.
    • 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, information to support the work of others.
    •  Other duties as assigned


Job Requirements

  • Vocational or Technical Training Graduate of accredited School of Radiologic Technology required
  • 1 year CT experience preferred
  • Registered Technologist - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required Eligible Advanced registration in ARRT (CT) preferred within 1 Year
  • BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required upon hire


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