Radiologic Technologist - Mammo, Ultrasound or CT preferred

Huron-Regional-Medical-Center; Huron (SD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Huron Regional Medical Center is seeking a radiologic technologist to perform imaging using radiography, ultrasound, mammography or CT as needed. The role requires patient communication, image quality control, and safe operation of radiographic equipment.

The position involves days with rotating call, a 40-hour week, and a pay scale that reflects a competitive salary. New graduates are welcome to apply and you will work under the Director of Diagnostic Services.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of Radiologic Technology and ARRT registration.
• Additional training in Ultrasound, Mammography or CT preferred.
• Willingness to cross-train in multiple modalities.
• Must pass background check and comply with HIPAA.

Responsibilities

• Explain procedures to patients and address concerns about equipment.
• Inject contrast media or assist with injections under supervision.
• Produce diagnostic-quality images and evaluate them before radiologist review.
• Demonstrate proper technique in positioning, exposure factors, and safety.
• Complete consent forms for interventional exams and follow discharge instructions.
• Assess age-related variances in radiation techniques for different patient groups.
• Support adherence to hospital Core Values and mission.

Skills

Radiologic imaging

Patient communication

Safety protocol

HIPAA compliance

Education

Graduated from accredited Radiologic Technology program

Tools

Ultrasound

Mammography

CT

Job description

Description

JOIN OUR TEAM!

Spanish and Karen bilingual applicants encouraged to apply for any open positions in which you are qualified.

Reports To: Director of Diagnostic Services

Status: 80 hours a pay period

Shift: Days with rotating call

Job Schedule: Varies

Weekly Hours: 40 hours

Pay: HRMC offers a competitive salary.

*New Graduates welcome to apply!

Position Purpose:

Provides patient services using imaging modalities including radiography and other modalities such as ultrasound, mammography, or CT as needed. Administers roentgen rays and radioactive substances to patients; operates X ray equipment; processes images; prepares examination room, equipment, supplies, and medications.

Essential Job Functions:

• Thoroughly explains procedure to patient; addresses and responds to any patient concerns about the procedure and equipment.
• Injects contrast media or assists with injections under the direction/supervision of the Radiologist or other physician.
• Produces images of diagnostic quality consistently. Evaluates images for diagnostic quality before referring to radiologist.
• Competent in collimation, patient and equipment positioning, cone adjustment, exposure factors; proper voltage.
• Complete all consent forms for interventional exams, pregnancy forms, time outs for interventional exams, time in and time outs for observation patients and discharge instructions.
• Carefully assesses the age-related variances for x-ray patients in techniques, amount of radiation, positioning, etc., for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Demonstrates the mission of the hospital is met by demonstrating the Core Values:
• Respectful-We value the unique talents, ideas, contributions, and circumstances of each individual.
• Engaged-We value being active, positive participants at work and in our communities.
• Available-We value providing local access to care for our communities while being present for each other.
• Competent-We value knowledge, people-centered, innovative, and technology driven teams.
• Helpful-We value always helping others with kindness and compassion.

Other Job Duties:

• Demonstrates the mission of the hospital is met by demonstrating the Core Values.
• Promotes and maintains confidentiality of information regarding patients, families, health care personnel and the facility.
• Assists in the orientation and development of personnel and students according to department needs and as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Knowledgeable of radiation safety for self and others; wears protective clothing and uses enclosures; minimizes radiation to patient with shielding devices; uses proper care in fluoroscopic procedures.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited school of Radiologic Technology and additional training in Ultrasound, Mammography or CT preferred. Additional training or qualifying experience in multiple modalities is desired and/or willingness to cross-train. Must be ARRT registered.
• Physical stamina requisite to move and manipulate the equipment used in the several modalities.
• Must pass background check and any other relevant onboarding.
• Ability to adhere to HIPAA and other related guidelines.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Assumes personal responsibility to complete all required competencies, certifications, annual HealthStream education and SQSS tasks within the assigned timeframes.
• Assumes responsibility for professional self-development. Participates in in-services, educational programs, department meetings (attend a minimum of 80% of department meetings per year), and mandatory meetings.
• Reviews and complies with general hospital and departmental policies and applicable laws and regulations including CMS/OIG and other compliance and industry standards.

Physical Aspects of the Job:

• Ability to communicate and work with patients, families, physicians, and other persons involved with the patient’s care.
• Visual, auditory and speech acuity is requisite to verbal and written communication with employees, medical providers, nursing staff, patients and families, and other people associated with care.
• Work involves exposure to radiation. Personal safety requires adherence to protective radiation safety techniques.
• Physical stamina requisite to standing, walking, stooping, pulling, pushing, and lifting while performing imaging procedures on patients.

Essential Physical Demands

Lifting, floor 6”-36”: 0-10# rare Grasping Light: 6-35% occasional

Lifting, knee-waist 16-36”: 0-10# rare Grasping Firm: 6-35% occasional

Lifting, waist-shldr: 25”-55”: 0-20# rare Rep. use-foot: 1-5% rare

Lifting, overhead: 0-5# occasional Dominant Hand: 6-35% occasional

Transfers: 0-40# rare Bilateral Hands: 6-35% occasional

Carrying: 0-20# rare Far Acuity: 6-35% occasional

Push/Pull: 0-35# rare Near Acuity: 34-66% frequent

Sitting: 45-70% frequent Depth perception: 1-5% rare

Standing: 34-66% frequent Field of Vision: 34-66% frequent

Walking: 34-66% frequent Accommodation: 6-35% occasional

Climbing: 1-5% rare Feeling: 6-35% occasional

Balancing: 1-5% rare Hearing: 34-66% frequent

Squatting: 1-5% rare Tasting: 1-5% rare

Kneeling: 1-5% occasional Smelling: 1-5% rare

Crawling: 1-5% rare Rep. use-neck: 1-5% rare

Forward bend: 6-35% occasional Reaching forward: 6-35% occasional

Reaching overhead: 1-5% rare

Scale: Rare: <6 reps/hr or 36 min or less - Occasional: 7-19 reps/hr or 43 min – 4 hrs.- Frequent: 20-40 reps/hr or 4 hrs+

Mental Requirements

• Reading (complex)
• Complex tasks and instructing
• Writing (complex)/ computer skills
• Math skills (complex)
• Problem solving (complex) including analyzing skills
• Independent judgement (complex)
• Decision making (complex)
• Clerical skills including detailed precision working at times
• Coordinating skills and following instructions
• Spatial skills