Radiology Technologist - Surgical Hospital

Good Samaritan Society; Rapid City (SD); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Rapid City, SD is seeking a Radiology Technologist to deliver high-quality diagnostic imaging across clinic, hospital, ED, and OR settings. Opportunities exist to advance into CT, MRI, and Mammo with a focus on precision and patient care.

Required ARRT certification and ARRT registration; SD licensure within 60 days; ND/IA state requirements may apply. BLS certification within six weeks of employment is expected.

Qualifications

• ARRT certification required.
• BLS certification within six weeks of employment.
• ARRT registration is required; ND/SD licensure rules apply; Iowa permits may be required.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic imaging examinations ensuring high-quality images.
• Ensures proper patient positioning per provider requests.
• Adheres to radiation safety guidelines and protection practices.
• Navigates the EMR system effectively.
• Performs mobile imaging, EKG, cardiac monitor placement, and DEXA procedures.

Skills

EMR navigation

BLS certification

Education

ARRT certification

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Careers With Purpose

At Sanford Health, we are proud to offer development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of our family. Together, we are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. Take pride in your profession and provide quality care to your community with Sanford today.

Facility: Black Hills Surg Hosp
Location: Rapid City, SD
Address: 216 Anamaria Dr, Rapid City, SD 57701, USA
Shift: Varies
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $26.00 - $41.50
Pay Info: $25,000 sign-on bonus with a 3-year work commitment

Job Summary

We’re seeking an adaptable, confident, empathetic Radiology Technologist who is able to provide quality diagnostic imaging for patients and providers at Sanford Health. The Radiologic Technologist is able to work in all atmospheres including clinic, hospital, ED, and OR settings where there are a broad range of fields like fluoroscopy, surgery, orthopedics, general, and emergency for the Radiologist Technologist to work under. One of the characteristics of a Rad Tech at Sanford is the need for precision, which is important in this line of work because the providers need quality imaging to give diagnoses to their patients. Sanford Radiology Technologists employees will have opportunities for advancement into other modalities including CT, MRI, and Mammo.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic imaging examinations on patients ensuring the production of quality diagnostic images
• Ensures accurate patient positioning during radiographic procedures according to provider requests
• Implements radiation safety guidelines and conducts proper radiation protection practices during the imaging process
• Ability to understand and navigate the electronic medical record (EMR) system
• Perform basic diagnostic radiology tasks and aware of general radiology protocols
• 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.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail] .

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0275067
Job Function: Allied Health
Featured: No