Intern - Rad Tech (Casual Position for Summer!)

Casual position for the summer to work 2-3 shifts per week (8-hour shifts). Department hours of operation are Monday - Friday, ranging between 7:00am to 6:00pm at the main St. Paul location.

The individual will operate as a staff technologist under the guidance of a Registered Radiologic Technologist, performing radiographic procedures and other related duties throughout the imaging department. This is a student Radiology technologist position, (X-ray Operators License is required in the state of Minnesota) that is responsible for providing optimal patient care utilizing established and accepted techniques.

The hourly wage for this opportunity is $23.00/hour to $34.38/hour, with a median wage of $28.69/hour. Pay is dependent on several factors including relevant work experience, education, certification & licensure, and internal equity. Hourly pay is 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.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Student must pass the State of Minnesota limited scope x-ray operators exam based on successful completes of chest, spine, extremity, and skull/sinus modules and provide documents of passing results.
• Student must be enrolled in a JRCERT accredited radiologic program.
• Student must have current BLS certification.
• Knowledge of HIPPA and compliance to policies and procedures

Preferred:

• Pediatric experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of human anatomy and physics related to Radiologic Technology
• Knowledge of basic positioning, techniques, and procedures to produce quality radiographs.
• Knowledge of radiation safety and safety techniques required during radiologic procedures.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients and families of all ages, cultures, and physical conditions.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work in high volume, potentially stressful situations.
• Ability to learn from and adapt to day-to-day challenges.
• Ability to operate general Radiographic and imaging equipment,
• Must maintain a safe, comfortable environment for patients/families in accordance with hospital standards.

Gillette requires all staff to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 unless there is a Gillette-approved medical or religious exemption. New hires will be required to have at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine prior to starting employment and submit proof of 1st dose of COVID-19 vaccine prior to 1st day. Gillette also requires all employees to receive the influenza vaccine or wear an approved face mask during influenza season. The flu vaccine can be done at the time of the health clearance appointment.

Gillette Children's is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse team, as we know that the diverse experiences of our employees make Gillette a stronger and better organization. We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment where all patients, families and staff are welcomed and valued. We believe diverse perspectives and identities foster excellence, improve patient care and are essential for Gillette to fulfill its mission. Our team members collaborate to help 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.

We partner with individuals and families to provide specialized, coordinated care for individuals who have complex, rare or traumatic conditions starting in childhood.

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.

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)