Radiology Technologist | PRN

Sioux Center Health; South Dakota; On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Sioux Center Health is seeking a Radiology Technologist to ensure proficient operations of radiographic and CT equipment. The candidate will perform radiology procedures and maintain established protocols in a mission-driven environment.

Ideal candidates must be certified or obtain ARRT certification shortly. Responsibilities also include effective team collaboration and adherence to quality standards.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work specified hours effectively.
• Visual acuity required for precise job functions.
• Effective communication including understanding speech.

Responsibilities

• Perform various radiology procedures accurately.
• Initiate intervention for immediate attention exams.
• Maintain department policies and procedures.

Skills

Visual acuity for job duties

Effective communication

Team coordination

Education

Associate's degree or certificate in Radiologic Technology

ARRT Certification within 60 days

Tools

PACS

RIS

HIS

EMR systems

Job description

Work Shift

Primarily days with possible weekends evenings holidays (United States of America)

Location

Avera Gregory Hospital

Worker Type

Regular

Pay Range

$26.75 - $40.00 (Actual pay rate dependent upon experience)

Position Highlights

Join Avera as a Radiology Technologist and join a mission driven organization with a great company culture and team environment

Be a part of a rewarding team

Be a part of a rewarding team while providing outstanding care to a variety of patients

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

A 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

• Performs various radiology procedures accurately, efficiently and according to established standards and protocols
• Initiates proper intervention to radiologist or referring practitioner when an exam indicates immediate attention
• Reviews appropriate indications for exams ordered and reports inappropriate indications to supervisor
• Provides exam data in a complete and accurate format for presentation to reading radiologist for interpretation
• Utilizes computer systems such as PACS RIS HIS EMR systems and performs general clerical duties
• Archives image data for permanent storage and appropriately sends images to radiologist group. Retrieves stored images from PACS or disc backup and makes CDs successfully
• Demonstrates an understanding of medical and legal implications and responsibilities related to the imagine reports and images to protect the patient and the organization
• Maintains established department policies procedures objectives quality assessment safety and environment and infection control
• Assists mentors staff student with on the job training clinical rotations and orientation
• Assists 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. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer

Required Education, License Certification Or Work Experience

• Associate's or a certificate of completion from an accredited school of Radiologic Technology
• ARRT Certification American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) within 60 Days

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 work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment
• Comply with safety principles laws regulations and standards associated with but not limited to CMS The Joint Commission DHHS and OSHA if applicable

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]