Radiologic Technologist Assistant

Sioux Center Health; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Avera Pierre Clinic is seeking a student in radiologic technology to support the Imaging Department. You will perform clerical and receptionist duties, assist with radiographic exams, and help transport patients and prepare for radiologist visits.

This PRN role supports technologists, maintains supplies, and ensures accurate documentation while upholding confidentiality and safety standards in a busy clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited Radiologic Technology program and working toward ARRT verification/registration.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to follow safety and confidentiality procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical and reception duties: answer phones, operate paging, greet patients, file and process orders.
• Assist technologists with radiographic exams and patient positioning.
• Transport patients and prepare for radiologist visits; stock work areas and assist with records reconciliation.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Patient handling

Education

Some College Enrolled in Radiologic Technology

Job description

Position Highlights

This position is for current radiology students who have received a Build Dakota Scholarship.

Location

Avera Pierre Clinic

Worker Type

PRN

Work Shift

As Needed (United States of America)

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 providing clerical and receptionist services fully utilizing multiple computer programs for the Imaging Department. Provides support to technologists by assisting with radiographic exams and documentation, transporting patients, preparing for radiologist visits, and stocking work areas.

What You Will Do

• Performs clerical/reception duties including answers phones, operates paging system, assists physicians and radiologists, greets arriving patients, files, and processes requisitions/orders. Organizes and maintains files, records and logs. Delivers and retrieves films from storage.
• Observes patients while technologists leave immediate area for short periods of time. Assists clinical personnel transferring patient to or from beds or chairs, wheelchairs or stretchers.
• Assists medical records reconciliation of signed orders to performed exams.
• Contacts patients prior to scheduled day of service to provide exam information, anticipated length of time needed in the department, and answers questions the patient may have. Refers questions to technologist when appropriate. Pre-authorizes scheduled patient exams appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Assists with staff/student on-the-job training and orientation.
• Follows specific procedures for creating and dispatching CDs/copies to appropriate parties.
• Assists technologist in fluoroscopic, diagnostic, nuclear medicine and other satellite areas of radiology. Assists the technologist in positioning patients for mammograms, general radiographic exams and portable radiographs.

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

• Some College Enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited school of Radiologic Technology and be in preparation to be verified and registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

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].