Radiologic Technologist

Avera Health; Flandreau (SD); On-site; USD 56,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on bonus

Student loan repayment

Rural health recruitment bonus

On-call schedule (every 5th weekend/HD

Job summary

Avera Flandreau Hospital in South Dakota is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to operate radiographic and CT equipment, producing diagnostic images as directed by physicians. The role includes patient care, image handling, and collaboration with radiologists.

You will work primarily days with on-call involvement, and may qualify for signing and recruitment bonuses, plus student loan repayment options. Avera emphasizes compassionate, team-based care and adherence to CARE values.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or certificate from an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• ARRT Certification (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) within 60 days of hire.
• Commitment to safety, accuracy, and patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Performs radiology and CT procedures accurately per standards.
• Initiates intervention to radiologist or physician for urgent exams.
• Reviews indications for exams and reports inappropriate indications.
• Provides complete exam data for radiologist interpretation.
• Uses PACS, RIS, and HIS EMR systems and handles clerical duties.
• Archives image data and sends images to radiologist group.
• Retrieves stored images from PACS or discs and creates CDs.
• Maintains department policies, safety, and infection control.
• Mentors staff and students with training and rotations.
• Maintains records per standards and regulations.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Visual acuity

Effective communication

Education

Associate's degree in Radiologic Technology

ARRT Certification

Tools

PACS

RIS

HIS EMR

Job description

Location: Avera Flandreau Hospital

Worker Type: Regular

Work Shift: Primarily days with night, weekend and holiday on-call involvement (United States of America)

Pay Range: The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $26.75 - $40.00

Position Highlights

• Sign On Bonus: May be eligible for a $15,000 sign-on bonus with a 3- year commitment!
• Student Loan Repayment: This position may be eligible for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster.
• Rural Health Recruitment Bonus: May be eligible for a $10,000 rural health recruitment bonus!
• Call: only every 5th weekend and holiday

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

Accountable for the proficient operations of the radiographic and CT equipment to provide clinically diagnostic images as directed by physicians.

What you will do

• Performs various radiology procedures accurately, efficiently and according to established standards and protocols.
• Initiates proper intervention to radiologist or referring practitioner when an exam indicates immediate attention.
• Reviews appropriate indications for exams ordered and reports inappropriate indications to supervisor.
• Provides exam data in a complete and accurate format for presentation to reading radiologist for interpretation.
• Utilizes computer systems such as PACS, RIS, HIS EMR systems and performs general clerical duties.
• Archives image data for permanent storage and appropriately sends images to radiologist group.
• Retrieves stored images form PACS or disc back-up and make CDs successfully.
• Demonstrates an understanding of medical and legal implications and responsibilities related to the imagine reports and images to protect the patient and the organization.
• Maintains established department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, and environment and infection control.
• Assists/mentors staff/student with on the job training, clinical rotations and orientation.
• Assists with analysis, collection and maintenance of records as required by department manager, Quality Improvement, Joint Commission, MDH, ACR standards, OSHA guidelines or as may be required by the facility or 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 a certificate of completion from an accredited school of Radiologic Technology ARRT Certification - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) within 60 Days

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.

Benefits

You Need & Then Some Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future. PTO available day 1 for eligible hires. Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement. Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship. 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]. At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.