CT Technologist

Sioux Center Health; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD, seeks a Radiologic Technologist for CT to operate diagnostic equipment and produce high-quality CT scans under physician direction.

The role requires proper positioning, adherence to protocol, and participation in quality assurance. You will mentor students, support safety standards, and ensure patient care continuity in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work the hours specified and have visual acuity adequate to perform duties.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech.

Responsibilities

• Operates CT equipment to produce scans of diagnostic quality.
• Performs procedures utilizing proper positioning, format, technique and protocol.
• Coordinates scanning examinations to ensure quality and continuity of patient care.
• Mentors and assists in education of Radiology students.
• Participates in quality assessment and improvement plans and quality control duties.
• Monitors and reports equipment malfunctions.
• Trains and mentors staff in CT procedures to grow proficiency.

Skills

Communication

Visual acuity

Hearing

Speech comprehension

Education

Associate's or certificate from an accredited School of Radiology

ARRT CT registration upon hire

ARRT R registration within 60 days of hire

Job description

Work Shift

Primarily nights with rotating weekends and holidays (United States of America)

Location

Avera McKennan Hospital

Worker Type

Regular

Pay Range

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

$29.25 - $46.25

Position Highlights

• May be eligible for a $10,000 Sign-on Bonus!

Company Culture

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 and
• 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 work flow 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 available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. 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 [e-mail].