Lead Radiology Technologist | PRN

Sioux Center Health; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Avera St Mary's Hospital in Pierre, SD is seeking a Lead Radiologic Technologist to manage day-to-day workflow, operate radiologic equipment, and perform routine diagnostic procedures as directed by physicians. This role serves as a resource to radiology staff and assists with training and scheduling.

The successful candidate will hold an Associate's degree in Radiologic Technology with ARRT certification upon hire and be able to work independently in a fast-paced hospital setting, emphasizing

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college, technical school, or hospital-based Radiologic Technology Program
• Radiography (R) - ARRT certification upon hire

Responsibilities

• Prepares, positions and instructs patients; adjusts equipment to provide quality images.
• Works with physicians to obtain optimal images and follow specific exam protocols.
• Assists in creating and adjusting staff schedules and communicates protocol changes to staff.
• Acts as a clinical resource throughout the organization.
• Performs quality assurance/control testing and maintains records.
• Performs in-house PACS and Teleradiology tasks and archives scan data.
• Assists with on-the-job training and education of students and staff.
• Maintains records for accreditation, safety standards, and regulatory compliance.

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent in Radiologic Technology

ARRT Radiography certification upon hire

Job description

Location: Avera St Mary's Hospital

Worker Type: PRN

Work Shift: As Needed (United States of America)

Pay Range: $28.00 - $42.00

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

Position Highlights

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Responsible for the day to day workflow, operating radiologic equipment to make clinical diagnostic images as directed by physicians and performing routine diagnostic procedures according to established standards and practices. The Lead Technologist utilizes independent and interdependent judgement for integrating health care. This technologist is expected to serve as a resource to all physician, administrative, and surgery radiology staff personnel.

What you will do

• Prepares, positions and instructs patients and adjusts equipment as needed. Operates equipment to provide quality images for the surgeons. Operates and calibrates intra-operative computed tomography equipment and set scan parameters to produce satisfactory images. Take x-ray images in other areas of the hospital with portable equipment. Observe sterile techniques and complete procedures promptly.
• Works with physicians to obtain optimal images. Consults with surgeon as to specific details of individual exams for specialized protocols.
• Assists in creating staff schedules and adjusting staff schedules to maintain sufficient staff in each area. Disseminates information to staff as requested by department director, manager, or radiologist. Assists management in communicating changes to protocols and educating staff.
• Acts as a clinical resource throughout the organization.
• Performs quality assurance/control testing and monitoring, maintaining records accordingly.
• Performs clerical duties (in house PACS and Teleradiology competent). Archives given scan data.
• Assists with staff/student on-the-job training and orientation. Mentors and assists in the education of students.
• Assists with the collection and maintenance of records as needed by the Radiology Department, Quality Assurance, Joint Commission accreditation, OSHA guidelines or as required by law.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience

• Associate's or equivalent from two- college or technical school, or hospital-based Radiologic Technology Program
• Radiography (R) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Upon Hire

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].