Limited Scope Radiologic Technologist

Great Plains Tribal Health; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Plains Tribal Health in Rapid City, SD seeks a Limited Scope Radiologic Technologist to perform imaging procedures and support diagnosis for OHC patients.

You will position patients, set exposure factors, ensure image quality, and assist radiologists while maintaining QA/QC programs per ACR standards.

Required: high school diploma or GED, enrollment in an accredited radiologic technology program, current BLS, and passing background and drug screening.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Enrolled in an accredited Radiologic Technology program with clinical rotations completed.
• Current BLS certification for health care providers.
• Must pass criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Explain procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and obtain cooperation.
• Prepare and position patients for diagnostic imaging procedures.
• Adjust immobilization devices to obtain optimum views.
• Operate imaging equipment and determine exposure factors based on height, weight, and area of interest.
• Adjust equipment controls to ensure proper image detail, density, and quality.
• Practice radiation protection techniques to minimize exposure to patients and staff.
• Perform routine diagnostic radiology procedures.
• Process images and review for proper identification and quality control.
• Prepare images for reading by radiologists or requesting physicians.
• Establish and maintain QA/QC programs required by the American College of Radiology (ACR).
• Complete forms and maintain records, logs, and reports of work performed.
• Maintain effective interdepartmental and external relations.
• Comply with HIPAA and other regulatory requirements.
• Utilize required systems and technology to perform the job.

Skills

Patient communication

Radiologic procedures

Radiation safety

Quality assurance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Enrollment in Accredited Radiologic Technology program

Current BLS certification

Background check / drug screen clearance

Job description

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Position Title:

Limited Scope Radiologic Technologist

Division:

Clinical Care

Reports To:

Director of Imaging

Job Summary

This position is responsible for performing medical imaging procedures to assist physicians and other licensed medical providers in diagnosing the disease and injuries of Oyate Health Center (OHC) patients.

Essential Functions

• Explain procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
• Prepares and positions patients for diagnostic imaging procedures.
• Adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of the specified area of the body requested by the physician.
• Moves imaging equipment into specified positions, and determines exposure factors based on height, weight, the portion of the body involved, and the degree of penetration required.
• Adjust equipment controls to set exposure factors and produce images of proper detail, density, and accuracy.
• Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patients and staff.
• Performs routine diagnostic radiology procedures.
• Processes images and reviews for proper identification and quality control.
• Prepares images for reading by radiologists or requesting physicians.
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining the Quality Assurance/Quality Control programs required by the American College of Radiology.
• Completes forms and maintains records, logs, and reports of work performed.
• Maintain effective, collaborative interdepartmental and external relations.
• Must comply with federal laws and regulations as required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Performs imaging related duties.
• Performs the core responsibilities of the position accurately, timely, and in accordance with established standards.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance consistent with the position’s schedule and operational needs.
• Communicates effectively with internal and external stakeholders as required by the role.
• Adheres to all applicable policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Utilizes required systems, tools, and technology necessary to perform the job.

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Enrolled in an Accredited Program of Radiologic Technology, and a minimum of two semesters of clinical rotation completed.
• Current BLS certification for health care providers.
• Must successfully pass a criminal and background check and a pre-employment drug screen.

The GPTCHB is a tribal organization that follows tribal preference laws. Our policy is to give preference to qualified Indian/Tribal candidates over a qualified non-native candidate in hiring decisions if all other qualifications are equal. Employment is contingent upon the outcome of all required criminal background checks.

Compliance with our Employee Health Procedure is a condition of employment. You are required to agree that you will comply with all job-related employee health screening and immunizations prior to your first day of employment. Jobs require that you have documentation that you have completed the following immunizations prior to your first day of employment: MMR (Measles; Mumps and Rubella), Varicella (Chicken Pox), Hepatitis B, Influenza, T-dap (tetanus - Diphtheria - Pertussis), and COVID-19 vaccination is required.

This Position Requires The Ability To Perform The Essential Functions Of The Job, With Or Without Reasonable Accommodation. Physical Demands And Work Environment May Include

• Primarily sedentary work is performed in an office or administrative setting.
• Requires the ability to sit for extended period and regularly use standard office equipment such as a computer, keyboard, telephone, and copier.
• Occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching may be required.
• Ability to lift and carry office materials or supplies up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Requires manual dexterity and visual acuity for computer use and document review.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and hear.
• Work is performed primarily in an indoor office or administrative environment.

The environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that requires normal safety precautions typical of office settings, including proper use of office equipment and awareness of trips, falls, and fire regulations.