Radiology Technologist - Surgical Hospital

sanford; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 54,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Rapid City, SD is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging exams, ensuring high-quality images and strict adherence to radiation safety guidelines. You will position patients, operate imaging equipment, and follow provider requests.

The role includes patient education, EMR navigation, and potential on-call shifts across facility sites. Requires ARRT certification/eligibility and BLS; ND licensure considerations apply where indicated.

Qualifications

• ARRT certification or eligibility required.
• Working knowledge of radiographic principles, positioning, image processing and radiation protection is required.
• BLS certification required within six weeks of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic radiology procedures and ensure high-quality images.
• Position patients accurately and follow provider requests and imaging protocols.
• Adhere to radiation safety guidelines and protect patients and staff.
• Educate patients before, during, and after imaging procedures; assist with EMR navigation.
• Possible on-call nights, weekends, and holidays at Sanford Rural Health Network sites; may perform mobile imaging and related tasks.

Skills

Radiologic imaging knowledge

Patient positioning

Safety protocols

Education

ARRT Certification or Eligibility

BL S Certification

ND licensure (NDMIRT) if applicable

Tools

X-ray equipment operation

DEXA procedures

Job description

Work Shift

Varies (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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