Radiology Technologist - AF1851 - Bemidji

10000 Sanford; United States; On-site; USD 59,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union position

Job summary

Sanford Health in the United States seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging procedures with a focus on patient safety and image quality.

The role requires operating radiographic equipment, ensuring proper patient positioning, and adhering to radiation protection guidelines while delivering excellent patient care. Some sites may include on-call requirements during nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a JRCERT-accredited radiologic technology program or a candidate for certification.
• Understanding of radiographic principles, including positioning, film processing, quality control, and radiation protection.
• Computer skills desirable; experience with computed radiography and PACS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic radiology examinations and ensure high-quality images.
• Operate radiography equipment according to patient cases and guidelines.
• Position patients accurately and follow provider requests.
• Adhere to radiation safety guidelines and protection practices.
• Deliver patient care and education before, during, and after imaging procedures.
• May participate in on-call rotations including nights, weekends and holidays.

Skills

Radiographic positioning

Film processing

Quality control

Radiation protection

General radiology principles

Education

JRCERT-accredited radiologic technology program

ARRT certification or eligibility

Tools

PACS

Computed radiography

Job description

Position Details

• Work Shift: 12 Hours - Varied Shifts (United States of America)
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
• Compensation: Salary Range: $31.78 - $43.58
• Union Position: Yes

Job Description

• 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.
• 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

• Must be a graduate of a Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) accredited program or be a candidate for certification.
• Must have a good understanding of diagnostic radiographic principles, including radiographic positioning, film processing, quality control and radiation protection.
• Computer skills desirable.
• Experience with computed radiography and picture archiving and communication system (PACS) preferred.
• If working in North Dakota, must be registered or a candidate for certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• If not registered upon hire, must attain registration within one year of hire.
• If working in Minnesota, must hold current registry by the ARRT.

About Sanford Health

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.

About Good Samaritan

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.