Diagnostic Radiology Technologist-Nights

Altru Health System; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Diagnostic Radiology Technologist, where you'll play a crucial role in patient care and safety. This position involves performing radiographic procedures, educating patients, and ensuring their comfort throughout the process. You'll work with advanced digital radiography equipment and be part of a supportive team that values your contributions. With a flexible night shift schedule and a $10,000 sign-on bonus or educational sponsorship, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in a dynamic environment. If you're passionate about patient care and radiology, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus

Educational Sponsorship

Student Loan Repayment

Qualifications

• Must possess ND Medical Imaging License prior to start.
• ARRT certification required within 6 months of start.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients on radiology procedures and ensure comfort.
• Perform radiographic procedures and monitor patient safety.

Skills

Patient Education

Radiographic Procedures

Pain Assessment

Radiation Safety

Education

ND Medical Imaging License

ARRT Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Tools

Epic Systems

Digital Radiography Equipment

Computer Radiology Systems

Job description

Location:

Altru Hospital 1200 South Columbia Road Grand Forks, ND 58201

Pay Range: $26.48 - $39.72

Summary:

*$10,000 Sign-On Bonus or Educational Sponsorship
*Student Loan Repayment available

Schedule/Hours: 32 hours per week on Night shift (Thursday through Wednesday, weekdays 11pm-7am, weekends 7pm-7am, 7 days on/7days off, plus back-up call and holidays).

The Diagnostic Radiology Technologist educates patients on the radiology procedure and ensures patients feel comfortable and safe. The Diagnostic Radiology Technologist performs all radiographic procedures and monitors the patient.

Essential Job Functions:

• Demonstrates understanding of Computer Radiology (CR) principles and Digital Radiography (DR) principles, selects proper technical factors and operates equipment to produce quality radiographs, utilizing all radiation safety devices.
• Reviews images for quality and completeness according to standard operating procedures and provider’s preference, i.e., proper labeling, collimation, etc.
• Prepares and administers IV and oral contrast under the direction of a Radiologist/Radiologist Assistant.
• Provides individualized patient care and comfort essential to the procedure as well as provides the patient and family with appropriate education to optimize their understanding within scope of responsibility. Monitors patient for comfort and safety.
• Ensures prior images are available and completes all Epic Processes.
• Performs pain assessment and takes appropriate action according to standard operating procedure.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Certification:

• ND Medical Imaging License | North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board of Examiners | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
• Radiographer | American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) | Within 6 Months of Start | HR Primary Sources
• Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 days of Start Date | Learning Management System

Notes:

• Temporary ND license accepted prior to start

Physical Demands:

• Sit: Frequently (34-66%)
• Stand: Frequently (34-66%)
• Walk: Frequently (34-66%)
• Stoop/Bend: Continuously (67-100%)
• Reach: Frequently (34-66%)
• Crawl: Not Applicable
• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)
• See: Continuously (67-100%)
• Hear: Continuously (67-100%)

Weight Demands:

• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Slide/Transfer: Medium (20-40 pounds)

Working Conditions:

• Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)
• Outdoor: Not Applicable
• Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable

Driving Requirement Definitions:

• Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
• Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
• Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
• Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.

Driving Requirement for this position: Infrequent Driver

Reference ID: R4071