Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist – Imaging Specialist

Indian Health Service; Fort Thompson (SD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service is seeking an X-Ray Technologist (Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist) to provide high-quality diagnostic imaging in support of physicians. The role emphasizes patient care, safety, and excellence in radiology services within a federal health system.

Applicants must meet radiologic credentialing requirements and be prepared for varied shifts and on-call duties as described in the job posting.

Qualifications

• Experience in patient care during radiographic procedures.
• Knowledge of radiation safety principles and infection control.
• Ability to position patients and adjust technical factors for quality images.
• Maintain radiology records and workload data.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine to complex diagnostic radiographic examinations using fixed and portable imaging equipment.
• Positions patients and selects/adjusts factors to obtain high-quality images.
• Provides patient care and explains procedures while monitoring patient condition for safety.
• Operates, troubleshoots and maintains radiographic equipment; reports malfunctions.
• Maintains accurate radiology records and participates in QA, infection control, and radiology operations.

Skills

Patient care

Radiation safety

Equipment troubleshooting

Record keeping

Education

Accredited radiologic technology program

Current certification/registration as radiographer

Tools

Fixed imaging equipment

Portable imaging equipment

Job description

Indian Health Service is seeking an X-Ray Technologist (Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist) to provide high-quality diagnostic imaging in support of physicians. The role emphasizes patient care, safety, and excellence in radiology services within a federal health system.

Applicants must meet radiologic credentialing requirements and be prepared for varied shifts and on-call duties as described in the job posting.