Diagnostic Radiology Technologist-Nights

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in North Dakota is seeking a Diagnostic Radiology Technologist. This role involves educating patients, performing radiographic procedures, and ensuring patient comfort. The position offers a competitive salary, a sign-on bonus, and various perks, including educational sponsorship and relocation assistance.

Benefits

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus or Educational Sponsorship

Student Loan Repayment available

Relocation assistance may be available

Night shift and weekend premium pay

Lifestyle spending credit $300

Qualifications

• Must hold ND Medical Imaging License before starting.
• ARRT certification required within 6 months.
• BLS certification required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients on radiology procedures.
• Perform all radiographic procedures.
• Monitor patient comfort and safety.

Skills

Patient Care

Radiographic Procedures

Radiation Safety

Education

ND Medical Imaging License

ARRT Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Location:
Altru Hospital1200 South Columbia RoadGrand Forks, ND 58201

Pay Range: $26.48 - $39.72

Summary:
Perks:
- $10,000 Sign-On Bonus or Educational Sponsorship
- Student Loan Repayment available
- Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates
- Night shift and weekend premium pay
- Lifestyle spending credit $300

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 operated 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: R4071PandoLogic.