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Radiologic Technologist Job Posting

56-64 hours Biweekly, Day and evening shifts, Benefit eligible·        

This position is responsible for taking diagnostic radiographs, assisting with C-arm/fluoro exams, performing CT exams, and Bone density exams in addition to preparing images for interpretation.

Maintain patient and department records.

Rotating Weeknight call.       

Rotating weekend shifts and call.        

Must be within 30 minutes of facility or willing to stay on campus for call.        

Mammography preferred, but not necessary.

To apply visit:http://www.meekermemorial.org   or stop in at Meeker Memorial Hospital  612 South Sibley Avenue Litchfield, MN 55355  

JOB OPENING

RADIOLOGY MANAGER

Radiology Technologist needed to oversee Radiology Department.  Requirements include current certification as an ARRT or equivalent along with graduation of an AMA accredited Radiology program.  ACR/MQSA criteria to perform mammography preferred.  Ability to perform all radiology services required.  Position requires flexibility to handle changing situations and emergency needs.  Ability to demonstrate professionalism and leadership skills required.  New graduates will be considered. 

Generous benefit package and progressive salary program offered.

Apply on-line at www.hendrickshosp.org

or submit application or resume to:

Hendricks Community Hospital Association

Attn: Human Resources

503 E. Lincoln St., PO Box 106, Hendricks, MN  56136

507-275-3134

lynn.olson@hendrickshosp.org

Hendricks Community Hospital Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are currently in the early stages of planning our annual educational symposium. This year, we are seeking silent auction donations to assist in funding our student and technologists scholarships that we offer to our MSRT members.

Wouldn't it be fun to donate something as a department?  Or from your employer?

If you are interested in donating items for the silent auction, please contact Deanna Koebele or Jessica Nachreiner.

The X-ray unit for the Minnesota Department of Health currently is hiring an Industrial Hygienist 2 position and  Industrial Hygienist 3 position. The opening and closing dates are Thursday, March 5th and Monday, March 16th 2015, (10 calendar days).

You can view the job postings at the links below:

Industrial Hygienist 2 – 15HEAL000086

https://statejobs.doer.state.mn.us/JobPosting/View?_posting=15HEAL000086

Industrial Hygienist 3 – 14HEAL000487

https://statejobs.doer.state.mn.us/JobPosting/View?_posting=14HEAL000487

If you are interesting in the positions, please apply at the link provided and forward your resume to Teresa.Purrington@state.mn.us

Check out the updated award forms!  Plenty of time for nominations and applications!  

Show your colleagues how much you know!  Honor a co-worker!  We would love to see a whole bunch of applications!  You can even submit them electronically this year!! 

Minnesota Society of Radiologic Technologists

Annual Meeting and Fall Conference has been scheduled for:

September 11 and 12,  2015

At the Best Western- Kelly Inn

100 4th Avenue South • St. Cloud, Minnesota 56301

More details coming soon.

 

If you are interesting in helping with conference planning or have ideas for speakers please contact:

JoAnn Swiggum, MSRT North Region Representative and 2015 MSRT Conference Committee Chair

Email: joann.swiggum@sanfordhealth.org or by phone: 218-556-4168

have you voted? Make sure to have your voice be heard and vote for those who you feel would best represent Radiology Professionals nation wide. 

click on the link and VOTE!

http://www.asrt.org/main/about-asrt/asrt-governance/election

The Metro District is organizing a Spring Symposium!

Saturday, April 18th 2015

Lakeview Hospital

Stillwater MN

4 category A CEU credits have been applied for.

More information to come

Technique boosts x-ray CAD results for TB 
February 2, 2015 -- Dutch researchers have developed an algorithm to improve the robustness of computer-aided detection (CAD) to identify tuberculosis (TB) on chest x-rays -- enabling CAD to significantly improve the detection of thoracic abnormalities.