Multi-Modality Technologist, Minnetonka, Minnesota

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 .

Children's Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023's 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 Children's 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.

This role will be scheduled to support General X-Ray and MRI, and the weekly schedule is Tuesday through Friday 7:00am-5:30pm.

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; appreciating cultural differences and adjusting one's 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.

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 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.