Position Summary

Successfully meets the needs of patients and families by delivering excellent patient care, performing diagnostic Radiology and CT procedures in a compassionate and safe manner and in accordance with established practices. Contributes to a positive and collaborative work environment while operating radiographic equipment, including whole body CT scanners. Processes quality images, maintains adequate records, assists physician and follows standard radiation and safety procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver excellent patient care by demonstrating compassion, thoroughly explaining procedures to patients, providing patient comfort, answering patient questions and completing exams in a timely manner
• Prepare patient for Imaging exams by reviewing provider orders and notes, confirming correct exam to be performed, accurately assessing patient’s needs, positioning patient appropriately for exam and providing patient education.
• Perform quality exams by operating applicable Imaging equipment competently including data acquisition, image manipulation and reconstruction, and quality control measures to ensure optimal quality diagnostic images and monitoring patient throughout the exam.
• Maintain accurate patient records by completing correct and timely entries in all electronic health systems (i.e. HIS/RIS, PHA, PACS) and department specific programs.
• Practice accurate and timely completion of scheduled and unscheduled work in a calm manner. Anticipates work to be done and seeks to assist others, maximizing productivity in both patient care and non-patient care departmental tasks.
• Stay current in the field by enhancing personal professional skills and knowledge through CEUs, self-study, research and dialogue, ensuring competency in all assigned exams and ability to easily float to assigned areas. Orient and train new employees and students.

Selection Criteria:

• ARRT (R) - ARRT registration in Radiology and minimum one year experience in radiology
• ARRT (CT) – ARRT registration in CT or completed NH&C CT Competency verification
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification for Health Care Providers (if not current will need to obtain in the first 6 months of employment, company paid)

Scope:

• 64hrs/2wks
• 2nd Shift: 4 days per week, negotiable as to which days to accommodate hired applicants' preference.
• One weekend per month required
• Two holidays per year

Why Northfield Hospital + Clinics (NH+C)?

At NH+C, our employees drive our success and our reputation. We value great employees, and offer competitive salaries and a variety of benefits. It's our commitment to maintaining an excellent workforce.

• Competitive Wages Based on Experience
• Paid Time Off Accrued on First Paycheck
• Eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance benefits
• PERA Retirement Program with a 7.5% company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free On-Site Parking
• On-site Security

Northfield Hospital + Clinics is an independent organization with over 800 employees. We are known for our positive work environment and quality patient care. We provide a full spectrum of services with our Hospital and Long Term Care Center in Northfield and primary and specialty clinics in Northfield, Lakeville, Farmington, Faribault and Lonsdale.

With us you’ll find competitive pay and benefits (when hired for 40 hours/pay period or more) including health and dental insurance, vision discount plan, life and disability insurance, PTO, tuition reimbursement, and a pension plan with a generous employer contribution.