Radiology Technologist I, Weekend Package $10K Sign On Bonus

Van Diest Medical Center; Webster City (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Van Diest Medical Center in Webster City, IA, seeks a Radiologic Technologist (WEP) to deliver high-quality radiographs across all ages in a compassionate, timely manner. The role includes weekend coverage and CT procedures, venipuncture for CT, and supervision of radiography students.

This position requires weekend shifts and CT experience; DR, C-Arm, and radiation safety proficiency are valued. Wage is commensurate with experience and includes standard fringe benefits.

Qualifications

• CT scanning independently for radiation procedures.
• Venipuncture for CT procedures performed independently.
• Radiologic procedures performed independently.
• Adheres to radiation safety procedures per policy.
• Ability to communicate procedures to patients effectively.
• Supervises radiography students in departmental functions.

Responsibilities

• Performs CT scanning independently.
• Performs venipuncture for CT procedures and operates power injector.
• Performs radiologic procedures independently.
• Operates DR to process X-ray images independently.
• Operates radiation-emitting X-ray equipment independently.
• Supervises radiography students in the department.
• Responds to phone calls and uses the hospital computer systems proficiently.
• Follows patient identification procedures for correct patient/procedure/date.
• Maintains radiation safety practices as required.
• Communicates with patients to explain procedures clearly.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

CT scanning

Venipuncture

Radiologic procedures

Radiation safety

Communicating with patients

Supervising students

Call coverage

Tools

Power injector

DR system

Portable x-ray

Fluoroscopy

C-Arm

Job description

Come work with an award winning team!Van Diest Medical Center has been recognized as a 2026 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. Chartis’ annual Top 100 award program recognizes outstanding performance among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX®.This marks the thirdyear for VDMC’s inclusion on the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals. Nationwide, there are 1,366 critical access hospitals. Additionally, Van Diest Medical Center (VDMC) has also been named a 2024 and 2025 Top Workplaces INDUSTRY winner.Top Workplaces Industry awards celebrate organizations that have built people-first workplace cultures within their sector. The award marks them as an employer of choice for those seeking employment in the industry.Details about how Van Diest Medical Center builds a great workplace culture are available at https://topworkplaces.com/company/van-diest-medical-center/.

The main purpose of a Radiologic Technologist WEP is to produce the best quality radiographs on a patient of any age, in a very caring and timely manner and covering weekends as described in this job description.

The employee commits to working 36 hours on weekends, for 5 out of every 6 weekends.The employee is eligible to participate in all fringe benefit plans including but not limited to applicable disability plan, group medical insurance plan, group life insurance plan, retirement plan, and paid time off in accordance with the hospital’s paid time off policy.The employee would earn 150% of their base wage.

• Works Friday 830 to 2100 and Saturday and Sunday from 0700 to 1930
• Will take call on Saturday and Sunday from 1930 to 0700
• Performs CT scanning independently.
• Performs venipuncture for CT procedures independently and safely operates a power injector for CT procedures.
• Performs radiologic procedures independently.
• Operates DR for processing x-ray images independently
• Operates all radiation emitting x-ray equipment independently (general rad room, portable x-ray machine, digital fluoroscopy room, mobile C-Arm) utilizing appropriate technique factors based on the patient’s age, size, and body habitus.
• Operates independently in a sterile surgical environment utilizing the mobile C-Arm and/or portable x-ray machine.
• Completes all required competencies in the time allowed.
• Answers telephone calls and utilizes the phone system and all computer and software systems proficiently.
• Always follows the necessary patient identification procedures to ensure the “correct patient, correct procedure, correct date” is ensured.
• Follows all radiation protection procedures per policy.
• Must be able to communicate to patients in written and verbal form in order to properly explain procedures as well as gather pertinent information prior to performing certain procedures.
• Supervises radiography students in the performance of departmental functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Wage commensurate with experience.

Shifts would range, Friday 700-1530, Saturday & Sunday 700-1930 with call.