CT Technologist

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Key Position Details:

• 0.7 FTE (56 hours per 2-week pay period)
• 8-hour permanent night shifts
• Every Other weekend
• On call duties required

Job Description:

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.

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.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of Accredited School of Radiologic Technology

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Registration in American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• 1 year of cardiac CT experience preferred for applicants to Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute locations

Licenses/Certifications

• Registered Technologist - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required
• BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Allina in-house BLS training required by completion of orientation or within 90 days of hire, whichever comes first

Physical Demands

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