Radiology Technologist (Straight Nights)

Sanford Health; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health system in Sioux Falls seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging examinations. The role involves ensuring quality images, adhering to safety guidelines, and providing excellent patient care. This position offers a rotating schedule with night shifts and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Sign on bonus

Premium pay for straight nights

Qualifications

• Completion of ARRT accepted educational program required.
• Registration with ARRT and BLS certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic imaging examinations ensuring quality images.
• Implement radiation safety guidelines during imaging processes.
• Deliver patient care and education before, during, and after procedures.

Skills

Radiographic Positioning

Patient Care

Radiation Protection

Education

Educational program accepted by ARRT

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Work Shift:

12 Hours - Night Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36 Salary Range: $26.00 - $41.50Sign on bonus available! Premium pay for straight nights!

Union Position:

No

Department Details

(3) 12 hour shifts per week hours are 630p-7a - 6 week rotating schedule - 2 holidays a year

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.

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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