IR Technologist

10000 Sanford; United States; On-site; USD 67,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking an IR Technologist to join a team focused on interventional and neuro imaging, with required ARRT registration and AMA-approved radiologic technology training. The role emphasizes patient safety, radiation protection, and supportive patient care across age groups.

Work is a Day shift, with a 40-hour week and a generous $20,000 sign-on bonus tied to a 2-year commitment. Sanford Health operates across the upper Midwest and offers a comprehensive radiology environment and

Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of AMA approved radiologic technology training.
• ARRT registration is required.
• BLS certification within six weeks of employment is required.
• If ND work, licensure through NDMIRT is required.
• If SD interventional radiology duties, VI certification within 24 months is encouraged.
• If Cardiac Cath Lab duties, CI certification within 24 months is encouraged.
• Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

Responsibilities

• Operate interventional and diagnostic radiologic equipment for high quality images.
• Minimize patient recovery risk and provide life-support measures as needed.
• Adhere to Sanford Health safety, infection control, and radiation protection policies.
• Demonstrate sensitivity, confidentiality, and patient-centered care with all ages.
• Assist in scheduling and performing diagnostic and interventional procedures in designated units.
• Observe and participate in radiologic technology education for students.

Skills

Interventional radiology

Neuro imaging

Radiologic safety

Education

AMA approved radiologic technology program

ARRT registration

BLS certification within 6 weeks

NDMIRT licensure (ND) encouraged

VI certification within 24 months (if ED responsibilities)

CI certification within 24 months (if Cardiac Cath Lab)

Tools

Billing and coding knowledge

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: Day (United States of America) | Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 | Compensation: Salary Range: $32.00 - $49.50 | $20,000 sign-on bonus with a 2-year work commitment | Union Position: No | Department Details

IR Technologist position – come join a great team! Interventional and neuro experience preferred, but required.

Summary

Provides high quality images, to include sophisticated 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.
• Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
• If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to [e-mail].

The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill.

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. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health-care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.

Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high-quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.