Job Description

Gillette Children's is in search of a Radiology Technologist. We are looking for a motivated, independent, & responsible individual to work in our imaging department, primarily at our St. Paul hospital location and Maple Grove clinic. Working hours/shifts vary between 8:00am-6:00pm Monday-Friday (8-hour shifts) with rotational weekend/holiday coverage on-site (St. Paul) from 8:00am-12:00pm. The individual will also be included in the weekend/holiday after hours call rotation. This is a 0.8 FTE, benefit eligible position.

The Radiologic Technologist is responsible for performing diagnostic imaging exams in compliance with departmental procedures and guidelines. The Radiologist works with patients of all ages, cultures, and physical conditions and provides efficient and effective customer service.

Specific duties are determined by the work setting or patient population served; however, in all positions, serving patients with challenging and complex conditions requires a concentration of specialized staff able to work in highly coordinated teams. We organize care around each patient’s condition which requires staff at multiple levels and across many departments to exhibit exceptional teamwork qualities including communicating efficiently and adopting the behaviors required for high functioning integrated teams.

Compensation & Benefits

The hourly wage for this opportunity is $31.36/hour to $45.44/hour. Pay is dependent on several factors including number of hours worked within the field, education, and certification/licensure. Hourly pay just one part of the compensation package for employees. Gillette supports career progression and offers a competitive benefits package that includes a retirement savings match, tuition and certification reimbursement, paid time off, and health and wellness benefits.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Responds to physician orders for diagnostic imaging procedures by producing high quality images which meet the expectations of the ordering physicians and radiologists.
• Proficient and safe use of imaging equipment including:
• Radiographic
• C-arm, O-arm
• Portable radiographic
• Fluoroscopic
• Proficient and safe use of ancillary equipment relevant to the modality including:
• Computed radiography
• Positioning devices
• Ceiling lift
• Imaging printers
• Digitizer
• PACS
• RIS
• Proficient in all exam types for the assigned modality.
• Radiographic: Skull, Spine, Chest, Abdomen, Pelvis, Upper and Lower Extremity, Intraoperative
• Fluoroscopic, C-arm, and O-arm

• Performs patient assessment of pain, pregnancy, ability to complete the exam
• Performs patient education concerning the procedure
• Documents patient history
• Properly positions the patient
• Selects the exam protocol
• Selects the equipment parameters/technical factors
• Discharges the patient with post procedure instructions
• Evaluates resulting images
• Accepts or rejects images appropriately

Qualifications

Required:

• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. If candidate holds valid CPR for through another acceptable organization (as determined by Gillette), candidate may be able to begin employment but must complete Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association within one month of employment.
• Certified and in good standing with the ARRT prior to start date.
• Experience working in a digital imaging environment.

Preferred:

• Associates’ Degree

At Gillette Children’s, we foster a culture where every team member feels a sense of belonging and purpose. We are dedicated to building an environment where all feel welcomed, respected, and supported. Our values are embedded at the heart of our culture. We act first from love, embrace the bigger picture, and work side-by-side with our patients, families, and colleagues to help every child create their own story. Together, we work to ensure patients of all backgrounds and abilities reach their full potential.

Gillette Children's is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of an individual's race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation or gender identity, military status or any other class protected by federal, state or local laws.

Gillette Children’s is a global beacon of care for patients with brain, bone and movement conditions that start in childhood. Our research, treatment and supportive technologies enable every child to lead a full life defined by their dreams, not their diagnoses.

To learn more about working at Gillette Children's, please visit https://www.gillettechildrens.org/careers

Gillette Children's participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) E-Verify program which is an internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Gillette will give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS or the Social Security Administration (SSA) to resolve the issue before Gillette takes any further action. Please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/ for further details regarding E-Verify.