MultiSpecialty Imaging Technol

About Childrens Minnesota Childrens 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, Childrens 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, Childrens Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top childrens hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org . Childrens Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023s Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry. Department Overview Our special diagnostics and sedation nursing team supports multi-specialty independent testing and ambulatory surgery services at Childrens Minnesota Minnetonka Ambulatory Surgery Center and Diagnostic Imaging Center. Our sedation nurses receive training in advanced sedation and nitrous oxide administration; they work within the radiology department and partner with the anesthesia team to provide sedation services. The radiology department is a small, cohesive unit with an experienced and dedicated nursing team that truly values putting kids first. We help to prepare patients for and recover from anesthesia sedation for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans and auditory brainstem response (ABR) hearing tests. We also perform peripheral intravenous (PIV) starts, port care, lab draws and nurse administered nitrous and complete pre-sedation phone calls with families. We value teamwork, open communication, safety and respect. We embrace an environment that encourages learning and professional growth. Our team is committed to providing excellent care to our patients and families. Position Summary The Multi-specialty Technologist provides imaging services to patients and physicians to assist in diagnosis and/or treatment of a variety of conditions. Assists with the performance of diagnostic and technical procedures including but not limited to percutaneous diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures under the direct supervision of a Licensed Practitioner. Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complimentary to medical ethics. Provides appropriate patient care and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of procedures in both radiology and IR. A Multi-specialty Imaging Technologist is regularly scheduled to work in two of the following the modalities: Radiology, Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Interventional Radiology, Cardiovascular Imaging. Location (e.g. remote or on-site): Onsite DHS Background Study Required? Yes License/Certification/Registration: Registered Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) required Current Basic Life Support CPR Certification (BLS) required Education: Associates Degree in Radiology or the equivalent required Experience: 1-2 years Radiology experience required 1-3 years of modality-specific experience preferred Pediatric experience preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrate independent work initiative, sound judgment, diplomacy, tact, and professional demeanor. Using time efficiently and productively; prioritizing multiple tasks properly to meet deadlines; recognizing time constraints and adjusting work schedule to address them. Understanding and showing respect and appreciation for the uniqueness of all individuals; leveraging differences in others perspectives and ideas; appr ciating cultural differences and adjusting ones approach to successfully integrate with others who are different from oneself. Demonstrate working knowledge of computer technology and imaging systems, including working knowledge of basic computer applications. Challenging the status quo and seizing opportunities to enhance work processes and outcomes; voluntarily seeking new or extra responsibilities and challenges; going beyond what is expected; proactively delving into work without hesitation. Analytical ability sufficient to evaluate data, make judgments and recommendations. Possess knowledge of specific radiology modality procedures and their application to the pediatric population and continuing throughout the stages of life; possess knowledge of ultrasound procedures and their application to the pediatric population. Physical ability and stamina (bending, standing, squatting, lifting, transferring and standing for extended periods of time) sufficient to be able to manage busy workload with patients of varying ages, diagnoses, and ability to cooperate. The posted pay range represents rates for a grouping of multiple jobs within a salary grade. We carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role, the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate, and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Childrens Minnesota. 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. Childrens Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.