CT Technologist

Avera Health; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization dedicated to making a positive impact in patient care. This role involves operating advanced radiologic equipment to produce high-quality diagnostic images while ensuring patient safety and comfort. You'll work alongside a passionate team, gain valuable hands-on experience, and have opportunities for career growth and mentorship. With a commitment to excellence and a supportive work environment, this position is ideal for those looking to advance their careers in healthcare. Enjoy competitive pay, great benefits, and the chance to make a difference in the lives of patients every day.

Benefits

Health Insurance Options

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Matching

Student Loan Repayment Program

Career Development Opportunities

Sign-On Bonus

Qualifications

• Must be able to operate radiologic equipment and perform diagnostic procedures.
• ARRT certification required for CT and Radiography.

Responsibilities

• Operate specialized equipment to produce diagnostic quality scans.
• Coordinate scanning examinations to ensure patient care quality.
• Mentor students and staff in radiology procedures.

Skills

Radiologic Equipment Operation

Diagnostic Imaging

Patient Care Coordination

Mentoring

Quality Control

Education

Associate's Degree in Radiology

ARRT Certification in CT

ARRT Certification in Radiography

Job description

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

$29.25 - $44.00

Position Highlights

• This position may be eligible for a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus.

Compensation: Immediately, Avera starts you with great wages, excellent benefits including health, dental, paid time off, and generous retirement.

Student Loan Repayment: This position may be eligible for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster.

Career Growth: Gain hands-on experience in healthcare working alongside other healthcare professionals who are passionate about creating a positive impact.

Positive Work Environment: Be part of an organization where we practice the mission in our daily operations and demonstrate our pride by delivering excellent care.

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Responsible for operating radiologic equipment to make clinical diagnostic x-ray films as directed by physicians. Performs routine diagnostic procedures according to established standards and practices.

What you will do

• Operates specialized equipment to produce scans of diagnostic quality.
• Performs all required procedures utilizing proper positioning, format, technique, and protocol.
• Coordinates the scanning examinations to ensure the quality and continuity of patient care.
• Mentors and assists in the education of those students enrolled in a Radiological Technology School/program.
• Participates in the quality assessment and improvement plan, assuming responsibility for specific quality control duties.
• Monitors and reports equipment malfunctions.
• Trains and mentors other staff members in the performance of CT procedures to grow staff proficiencies in radiology.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• Associate's or certificate of completion from an accredited School of Radiology.
• Computed Tomography (CT) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) ARRT (CT) registered upon hire.
• Radiography (R) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) ARRT (R) registered required within 60 days of receiving a certificate of completion from an accredited School of Radiologic Technology upon hire.

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating workflow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

PTO front-loaded for eligible hires

Free health insurance options for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan.

Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.

Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship.

Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [email protected].