Radiologic Technologist | PRN

Sioux Center Health; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 36,850 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

Sioux Center Health is looking for skilled candidates for a radiology position at Avera McKennan Hospital. The role involves operating radiographic and CT equipment, assisting with procedures, reviewing exam indications, and maintaining departmental standards.

Ideal candidates will have an Associate’s degree in Radiologic Technology and ARRT certification. The position demands strong communication, teamwork, and compliance with safety standards, ensuring quality patient care and workflow efficiency.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work specified hours and perform job functions satisfactorily.
• Ability to meet visual acuity, communication, hearing, and speech requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform various radiology procedures accurately and efficiently.
• Initiate proper intervention for immediate medical attention.
• Provide accurate exam data for interpretation by radiologists.
• Maintain established department policies and procedures.
• Assist or mentor staff or students during training.

Skills

Proficient operations of radiographic and CT equipment

Ability to perform radiology procedures accurately

Understanding of medical and legal implications

Team collaboration

Effective communication skills

Education

Associate’s degree or certificate in Radiologic Technology

ARRT Certification within 60 days

Job description

Pay Range

$26.75 - $40.00

Actual pay rate is dependent upon experience.

Location

Avera McKennan Hospital

Worker Type

PRN

Work Shift

As Needed (United States of America)

Position Highlights

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.

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

• Perform various radiology procedures accurately, efficiently, and according to established standards and protocols.
• Initiate proper intervention to a radiologist or referring practitioner when an exam indicates immediate attention.
• Review appropriate indications for exams ordered, reporting inappropriate indications to supervisor.
• Provide exam data in a complete and accurate format for presentation to reading radiologist for interpretation.
• Utilize computer systems such as PACS, RIS, HIS, EMR systems and perform general clerical duties.
• Archive image data for permanent storage and appropriately send images to the radiologist group. Retrieve stored images from PACS or disc backup and create CDs successfully.
• Demonstrate an understanding of medical and legal implications and responsibilities related to the image reports and images to protect the patient and the organization.
• Maintain established department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environment, and infection control.
• Assist or mentor staff/student with on‑the‑job training, clinical rotations, and orientation.
• Assist 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, perform each essential job function satisfactorily, and meet the visual acuity, communication, hearing, and speech requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, provided accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience

• Associate’s degree or a certificate of completion from an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
• ARRT Certification – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) within 60 days of employment.

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 workflow with other team members to ensure a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA, if applicable.

Avera Equal Opportunity Employer

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].