Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

August 05, 2024

Department:

31005038 AHMHI CT MPLS

Shift:

Day/Evening (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:

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details:

• FTE 1.0 (80 hours per two-week period)).
• Hours of operations- Monday through Friday, occasional Sunday shift (Day/Evening). Current hours of operations are 7:00 AM- 5:00 PM,
• Locations include Abbott Northwestern (homebase), MHI Eden Prairie and MHI Lakeville. Commute to locations depends on business needs.
• Siemens Scanner experience preferred.
• Cardiac CT scanning preferred.
• 1-2 years CT experience preferred. 
• Benefit eligible.

Job Description:

Performs diagnostic radiological imaging, in more than a single Modality, that may include, CT (computerized tomography), MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), general radiology, Nuclear Medicine, Diagnostic Sonography, or Mammography depending on location of department. These procedures would be as directed by providers or radiologist providing timely and quality service to the patient. Follows Imaging Department policies to maintain a safe, efficient and economical environment. Interacts with patients to welcome, explain and respond to question and concerns during and following the procedure.

Principle Responsibilities

• Completes procedure 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
  • Reports problems, issues or ideas.
  • Provides assistance, ideas and information to support the work of others.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Vocational or Technical Training graduate of accredited School of Radiologic Technology

Licenses/Certifications

• The multi-modality role includes any combination of the following: Radiologic (XR), Computerized Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Interventional Radiology (IR), Nuclear Medicine (NM), Mammography, or Ultrasound (US). See requirements below.
  • If working in Radiologic, Computerized Tomography, Magnetic Resonance, or Interventional Radiology, the technologist must be:
  ◦ Registered Technologist - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required upon hire
  • If working in NM, the technologist must be:
  ◦ Registered Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) NMTCB upon hire
  • If working in Mammography, the technologist must be:
  ◦ Registered Technologist - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required registered ARRT, current Mammography certification or willing to obtain in 30 days of hire and registered in Mammography within 1 Year
  • If working in Ultrasound, the technologist must be:
  ◦ Certified Ultrasound Technologist - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Required registered in abdomen, and/or OB/GYN upon hire
  ◦ Registered Vascular Technologist - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography required registered RVT upon hire for AHG Clinic Locations or
  ◦ Registered Vascular Technologist - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography required registry eligible, registered within 180 days for hospital locations
• 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 weightUp to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently