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Hennepin County Medical Center

CT Technologist I or II (Weekend Evenings)

Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400


Hennepin Healthcare has a current opening for a Computed Tomography Technologist I or II in our Computed Tomography department. This part-time (0.6 FTE) position will work every Saturday, and Sunday from 3:00pm to 3:30am. This position includes a $100 per shift bonus, a $5 an hour night shift differential, and a $.90 an hour weekend (Saturday and Sunday) shift differential.

A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available for eligible external candidates (contract/temporary workers and former employees returning to HHS within one year are ineligible).

Under the direction of the area supervisor, performs patient care and technical functions to ensure proper radiologic diagnosis of patients. Performs Computed Tomography exams under the order of a licensed medical practitioner.

QUALIFICATIONS

Completion of a formal educational Radiologic Technology program accredited by a mechanism acceptable to the ARRT.Currently certified with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).Maintains minimum CEU credits as mandated by the ARRT.Possess CT certification (ARRT).Possess current CPR certification or obtain within 6 months of employment.Individuals without a CT Certification will be considered for a CT Tech I and will need to obtain their CT certification within 36 months of hire.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Follows ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) principle; modifies radiation dose for individual patient's exams in accordance with established age/weight specific protocols (including pediatric techniques and dosing), utilizing dose reduction software.Reviews and verifies CT exam orders, radiologist's protocol instructions, and patient identification in accordance with hospital policy to ensure correct exam is performed on the correct patient.Assesses patient risk via patient interviews and chart review; alerts nurses and/or physicians to possible contraindications for procedure (labs, allergies, etc.).Ensures patient is prepared and radiologist-ordered protocols for pre-medications have been completed (e.g. contrast allergy pre-medication).Assesses patient's need for care following contrast administration; arranges renal function tests and follow up according to radiologist protocol; instructs patients to withhold medication (e.g. metformin) per radiologist protocol.Provides education to patient and family members and assesses understanding.Documents clinical and required regulatory information in patient's electronic chart (e.g. IV documentation, signs/symptoms relevant to exam, contrast administration in MAR); performs order entry/modification/cancelation in accordance with hospital policies.Initiates response to complications and emergencies arising during exams; requests assistance from nurses, providers, and other personnel as needed.Maintains equipment and room in proper working condition and trouble-shoots malfunctioning equipment; takes appropriate action to address image quality issues. Performs quality control procedures.Assists in organizing work flow utilizing available staff and rooms.

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Please Note:

Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.

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