Radiology Student Tech Assistant (X-Ray) - Hennepin County Medical Center
Minneapolis, MN
About the Job
Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County.
Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.
SUMMARY
Hennepin Healthcare will have two openings for a Radiology Student Tech Assistant to start in January 2025. This is a pipeline requisition to gather candidates to be considered for the future openings. These positions will be part-time (0.4 FTE). This person will assist radiology technologists with x-ray exams, provide direct patient care.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists patients with activities (ex. changing for exams). Escorts patients on foot or transports patients on carts, beds, or in wheelchairs
- Responds to patient call lights in a timely manner, identifies patient needs, and provides patients with appropriate response or communicates needs to appropriate team member
- Adequately prepares room for procedures
- Reviews and verifies exam requests to ensure the correct exam is ordered on the correct patient
- Ensures patients receive the same level of care as provided on patient’s unit
- Explains exam procedure to patient and family members who are present
- Using principles of Patient & Family Centered Care, develops and maintains a positive working relationship with patient and family, team members, department, and medical center personnel
- Utilizes EPIC system appropriately (orders, scheduling documentation, and billing)
- Performs downtime procedures (manual operations) when computer systems or equipment fails
- Maintains equipment and room in proper working condition and troubleshoots malfunctioning equipment. Reports malfunctions and necessary repairs to proper personnel as soon as issue is recognized
- Respects and uses equipment appropriately
- Reports incidents involving themselves and the equipment when it happens
- Procures and stocks equipment and supplies and ensures that equipment is operable and clean
- Ensures patient and supply rooms are properly stocked. Disposes of trash, linens, and supplies in an appropriate manner
- Greets and relays information to appropriate team members, physicians, or family members
- Performs clerical duties in EHR; answers phones and triages calls appropriately
- May perform various technical procedures after training, competency validation, and upon delegation from a Radiology Technologist, such as maintaining oxygen
- Supports unit and medical center compliance with Regulatory standards, customer service and other initiatives. Follows hospital policy in handling and securing medications. Follows ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) principle
- May assist with patient positioning under the supervision of a radiology technologist
- Performs additional duties/projects as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
- Completion of one semester of clinical rotation with an accredited x-ray technology program
- Possess current CPR certification or obtain within 4 months of employment
- Must be currently enrolled in a formal educational Radiologic Technology program accredited by a mechanism acceptable to the ARRT
- Must intend to complete program and obtain certification by the ARRT as a Registered Technologist
Preferred Qualifications:
- Limited X-Ray Operators certification
You've made the right choice in considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment. We offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to both current and prospective employees. We are driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception. Thank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer.
Please Note: Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.
