CT Technologist

Responsibilities/Job Description:

Bring Your Possibilities to Fairview

At Fairview, we believe in the power of possibility - within ourselves, our teams, and the communities we serve. We believe that leadership isn't just a title - it's a mindset we all share. Whether you're providing hands-on care, innovating behind the scenes, or supporting those who do, your work matters.

Fairview is hiring a casual CT Technologist to join our CT Scanner department at our Fairview Lakes Medical Center in Wyoming, MN. Available shifts are day, evening, overnight, weekends, and requires one holiday shift per year. Fairview Lakes Medical Center provides award-winning care to the communities that are northeast of the Twin Cities. We are a Level IV trauma center, providing life-saving treatment to the seriously ill and injured 24 hours a day. We offer complete care for your whole family. Specialty services are available on-site in heart care, cancer care, childbirth, orthopedics, pediatrics and more.

Are you a CT Technologist looking to elevate both your career and your income? We have an industry disrupting opportunity at Fairview with shift enhancements that work for you.

If the majority of your allocated shift hours are worked between 3pm - 11pm, your hours worked in this shift will receive an additional $6.00 per hour, on top of your base rate & shift differentials.
If the majority of your allocated shift hours are worked between 11pm - 7am, your hours worked in this shift will receive an additional $8.00 per hour, on top of your base rate & shift differentials.

Why you'll love this opportunity:

A flexible, yet steady and consistent schedule means you can maximize your earnings while maintaining balance
A strong focus on a healthy work-life blend, so you can excel at work and enjoy your time off.
A unique chance to stack your wages, giving you multiple ways to increase your income.

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).

Responsibilities

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 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.
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

Required Qualifications

Current Registration with American Registry Radiologic Technology (ARRT)
Basic Life Support (BLS) - from American Red Cross or American Heart Association

Preferred Qualifications

1 year of CT experience
CT certification within 18 months of hire date
Ability to pick up evenings, weekends, and overnights
Strong General X-ray skills - help with overnight shifts requires xray skills
Additional certifications in Imaging
Qualifications:

$38.51-$54.36 / Hourly

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