Roanoke, Virginia
Nashville, Tennessee
Posted: 14-Sep-23
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Salary: Open
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Internal Number: 230271D2
About Children's Minnesota
Children's Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children's Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children's Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children's hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org.
Department Overview
The General/CT Technologist is responsible for operating diagnostic equipment and CT equipment to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. The technologist orients the patient and family to the scan procedure and physically prepares and processes the patient through the study. The technologist prepares and assesses image quality and presents completed images to the Radiologist. Performs radiographic procedures and related techniques producing images for interpretation by and at the request of a licensed practitioner. Provides appropriate care and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure.
* Minimum of 4-6 months experience as a Radiologic Technologist.
* Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
* Ability to learn CT protocols including exams with contrast.
* Knowledge of standards precautions, radiology quality principles and patient confidentiality requirements.
* Knowledge of and ability to use basic life support actions.
* Ability to work overtime as well as on-call, evening, night and weekend hours.
* Knowledge of principles of radiation safety and protection.
Career Pathing
Normally promoted from: Radiologic Technologist
May be promoted to: CT/MRI Technologist
All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Children's Minnesota requires proof of COVID-19 vaccine, and as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), immunity to vaccine preventable infectious diseases, prior to employment.
Children's Minnesota is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to all applicants. EO M/F/Disability/Vet Employer.