Radiology Technologist - Ortho & Spine Center

sanford; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $25,000

Job summary

Sanford Health in Rapid City, SD seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging exams with safe, high-quality results. You will position patients, operate radiology equipment, and ensure image quality for clinical use.

Responsibilities include adhering to radiation safety guidelines, maintaining patient care standards, and navigating EMR systems. On-call rotations may apply across rural health network facilities.

Qualifications

• ARRT-accepted educational program required.
• Registration with ARRT required.
• NDMIRT licensure if working in North Dakota.
• ARRT certification within 60 days if working in South Dakota.
• Iowa permit to practice if working in Iowa.
• CNA certification may be required at some sites.
• BLS certification within six weeks of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic radiology exams with proper patient positioning and image acquisition.
• Adhere to radiation safety guidelines and ensure patient protection.
• Operate radiology equipment and perform additional duties as assigned.
• Provide patient care and education before, during, and after imaging procedures.
• May participate in on-call rotations including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Possibly perform mobile imaging, EKGs, and DEXA procedures as needed.
• Support Occupational Medicine testing and related clinical services.

Skills

Diagnostic imaging principles

EMR navigation

Radiation safety

Radiographic positioning

Patient care

BLS certification

Driver's license

Education

ARRT-accepted educational program

ARRT registration

NDMIRT licensure (ND)

ARRT certification within 60 days (SD)

Iowa permit to practice

Tools

N/A

Job description

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.

Work Shift:

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Compensation:

• Salary Range: $26.00 - $41.50
• $25,000 sign-on bonus with a 3-year work commitment
• Union Position: No

Department Details

Summary

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.

Job Description

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.

Occupational Medicine clinics may have expanded job duties based on facility needs including preforming routing testing, and sampling and other technical services to support Occupational Medicine and Employee Health Services, including but not limited to, drug screens, breath alcohol testing and audiograms as well as administrative and/or clinical support.

Qualifications

• Completion of an educational program accepted by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is required.
• Working knowledge of diagnostic radiographic principles, including radiographic positioning, film/image processing, quality control, and radiation protection is required.
• Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is required.
• If working in North Dakota and performing medical imaging or radiation therapy procedures, licensure with the North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board (NDMIRT) is required.
• If working in South Dakota, candidates must obtain their ARRT certification within 60 days of hire.
• In the state of Iowa, all technologists must have a permit to practice through the Iowa Department of Public Health in order to practice in the state of Iowa.
• If working at some clinic locations, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification may be required within the first eight weeks of hire into the position.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six weeks of employment and re-certification as necessary is required.
• Driver's license may be required, dependent upon department.

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

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