IR Technologist

sanford; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 43,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Sanford Health seeks a Radiologic Technologist to provide high quality images using advanced interventional equipment, ensuring optimal physician diagnosis while minimizing patient discomfort and radiation exposure.

Role requires knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and pharmacology, with ARRT registration and BLS. The schedule includes daytime hours with some evening/weekend call, and a sign-on bonus is available.

Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of formal radiologic technology training in an AMA approved school is required.
• Minimum of one year experience as a staff radiologic technologist preferred.
• Registration through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is required.
• If working in North Dakota (ND) licensure through the ND Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board is required.
• If working in South Dakota (SD) obtain and maintain VI certification within 24 months of hire.
• If Cardiac Cath Lab responsibilities, obtain CI certification within 24 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within six weeks of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides high quality images, including sophisticated procedures, with equipment ensuring optimal clarity and minimal patient discomfort.
• Works to minimize recovery duration and follows Safety and Infection Control policies.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and demonstrates professional judgment.
• Performs diagnostic and interventional imaging procedures and schedules them in designated units.
• Educates Radiologic Technology students as part of the clinical education process.

Skills

Patient confidentiality

Safety & infection control

Flexible scheduling

Professional judgment

Teamwork

Education

AMA approved radiologic technology program

ARRT registration

ND licensure (ND only)

Vascular Interventional Technology certification (VI)

Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography certification (CI)

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

Work Shift:

8 Hours - Varied Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Compensation:

Salary Range: $31.00 - $49.50

Sign-on bonus available!

Union Position:

No

Department Details

The schedule for this position includes hours that are daytime with starting time approximately between 7:30am-8:30am. Shifts are varied with evening and weekend call hours. Weekend call rotates and is approximately every fourth weekend.

Summary

Provides high quality images, to include sophisticate special procedures, through the operation of specialized equipment which ensures optimum clarity for physician diagnosis and minimum discomfort and radiation exposure to patients. Thoroughly understands the operation of the interventional equipment and supplies, diagnostic radiographic principles, including film/imaging processing, quality control, and radiation protection.

Job Description

Works to minimize the risk and duration of recovery to patients, imitating life support measures as necessary. Adheres to the Safety and Infection Control Policies established by Sanford Health. Works to develop an understanding of the patient's physical and emotional status, while practicing sensitivity and patient confidentiality at all times. Works well with all age groups.

Possesses an extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, and medical terminology. Familiar with operative terms and pharmacology. Knowledge of billing and coding of procedures. Ability to adapt and facilitate change. Performs on a level not requiring constant supervision and must exercise professional judgment in the performance of highly specialized procedures.

Ability to work a flexible schedule and take after hour call when needed. Ability to provide knowledge and be responsible for scheduling and performing diagnostic and interventional procedures in designated units. Observes, evaluates, and participates in the educational processes of the Radiologic Technology student.

Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of formal radiologic technology training in an American Medical Association (AMA) approved school is required.
• Minimum of one year experience as a staff radiologic technologist preferred.
• Registration through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is required.
• Due to Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence (DICO) Accreditation, if working in North Dakota (ND) and performing medical imaging, interventional radiology, or radiation therapy procedures, licensure through the North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (NDMIRT) Board is required.
• If working in South Dakota (SD) and responsibilities performed within interventional radiology, employees are encouraged to obtain and maintain a Vascular Interventional Technology (VI) certification within 24 months of hire into position.
• Additionally, if responsibilities performed within the Cardiac Cath Lab, employees are encouraged to obtain and maintain a Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CI) certification within 24 months of hire into position.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within six weeks of employment and re-certification as necessary required.

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