Network Radiology Technologist - Canton, SD - PRN

10000 Sanford; Town of Canton (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging procedures while ensuring image quality and patient safety. The role requires ARRT-accepted training, ARRT registration, and compliance with state licensure where applicable.

EMR navigation and on-call duties may be required. Responsibilities include accurate patient positioning, adherence to radiation safety, and delivering high-quality patient care and education

Qualifications

• ARRT-accepted educational program is required.
• Knowledge of radiographic positioning, film/image processing, quality control, and radiation protection is required.
• Registration with the ARRT is required.
• If working in North Dakota, licensure with the ND Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board is required.
• If working in South Dakota, ARRT certification must be obtained within 60 days of hire.
• In Iowa, a permit to practice through the Iowa Department of Public Health is required.
• A CNA certification may be required within the first eight weeks of hire in some clinic locations.
• BLS certification within six weeks of employment and recertification as necessary are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic radiology procedures.
• Ensure accurate patient positioning during radiographic procedures.
• Operate equipment to produce diagnostic images per provider requests and guidelines.
• Implement radiation safety guidelines during imaging processes.
• Deliver excellent patient care and patient education before, during, and after imaging procedures.
• Understand and navigate the EMR system.
• Possible on-call rotation nights, weekends and holidays depending on facility needs.
• May perform mobile imaging, EKG, cardiac monitor placement, and DEXA procedures.

Skills

Radiographic positioning

Quality control

Radiation safety

EMR navigation

Patient care

Education

ARRT-accepted educational program

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: Varies (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Compensation: Salary Range: $27.50 - $44.00 Union Position: No Department Details Summary Performs diagnostic imaging examinations on patients, ensuring the production of quality diagnostic images. Operates equipment to produce diagnostic images according to patient cases and relevant guidelines; ensures the quality of images is satisfactory for clinical purposes.

Job Description

Ensures accurate patient positioning during radiographic procedures; conducts image operations according to provider requests and other technical factors. Implements radiation safety guidelines and conducts proper radiation protection practices during the imaging process. Delivers excellent patient care and education before, during, and after diagnostic imaging procedures. Ability to understand and navigate the electronic medical record (EMR) system. Willingness to perform additional duties as assigned. Sanford Rural Health Network Facility sites may expand job responsibilities based on the needs of the facility, to include, but not limited to: on-call rotation nights, weekends, and holidays.

Perform diagnostic radiology procedures. Perform basic diagnostic radiology tasks and aware of general radiology protocols. May perform mobile imaging, electrocardiogram (EKG), cardiac monitor placement, and dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) procedures.

Qualifications

Completion of an educational program accepted by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is required.

Working knowledge of diagnostic radiographic principles, including radiographic positioning, film/image processing, quality control, and radiation protection is required.

Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is required.

If working in North Dakota and performing medical imaging or radiation therapy procedures, licensure with the North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board (NDMIRT) is required.

If working in South Dakota, candidates must obtain their ARRT certification within 60 days of hire.

In the state of Iowa, all technologists must have a permit to practice through the Iowa Department of Public Health in order to practice in the state of Iowa.

If working at some clinic locations, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification may be required within the first eight weeks of hire into the position.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six weeks of employment and re-certification as necessary is 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.