Overview

Fairview Health Services is hiring an Interventional Radiology (IR) Technologist to join our Interventional Imaging team at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina!

This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus starting at $3,500!

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 interventional technologist assists with invasive procedures in the Interventional angio suites, collects and assesses image data and performs scrub role assisting the radiologist.

Schedule: This position will be working 0.7 FTE (56 hours every two weeks).

Benefits : This position is eligible for benefits. This includes medical, dental, vision, HSA, PTO, 403B, tuition reimbursement, and so much more!

About Fairview

Fairview Health Services is an industry-leading, award-winning nonprofit that offers an entire network of healthcare services. Fairview is one part of M Health Fairview, a partnership between the University of Minnesota, M Physicians and Fairview Health Services. Together, we combine the University’s deep history of clinical innovation and training with Fairview’s extensive roots in community medicine. Our care portfolio includes community hospitals, academic hospitals, primary and specialty care clinics, senior facilities, facilitated living centers, rehabilitation centers, home health care services, counseling, pharmacies, and benefit management services.

Apply today to join our 34,000+ employees and 5,000+ system providers working to build lasting relationships with the people we serve: our patients, our communities, and each other. * *

Responsibilities Job Description

Maintains patient care

Participates in creating a culture of patient safety

Demonstrates knowledge of emergency preparedness

Verify patient identification and documentation

Communicate with and educate patient regarding pertinent information during all aspects of the procedure

Achieves quality diagnostic images through correct patient positioning and use of technical factors according to protocols

Proficient in patient preparation and sterile tray set up

Ensures patient data integrity

Performs examinations

Identifies relevant data from images accurately

Communicates pertinent data clearly to the appropriate health care professional

Accurately completes computer functions; edits, scheduling, billing, status changes and image transfers in a timely manner

Accurate image marking and digital image manipulation and archiving

Accurate and timely identification and uploading of images into PACS

Participates as an active team member

Orients and mentors new employees and students

Participates in department/facility process/quality improvement initiatives

Responsible for personal and professional development to ensure current knowledge required for position

Cleans and maintains rooms and supplies

Provides integrated services with customers and care partners to ensure high quality care

Contributes to a positive work environment

Performs other duties as assigned

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 competency

Accepts new technology as it’s introduced into the facility

Participates in Quality Assurance testing as required by regulatory agencies and/or manufacturer recommendations

Applies major principals of radiation safety at all times

Qualifications

Required

Vocational/ Technical training or Associate Degree in Diagnostic Imaging or related

Current BLS Certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Registration; or, Registry eligible with successful completion within 90 days

Pr eferred

Bachelor’s in Radiologic Technologist

3 years of Technologist experience in X-Ray, Interventional Radiology, or Cardiology Vascular Services

ARRT IR certification or successful completion within 18 months of hire.

EEO Statement

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status