Flex Radiology Technologist

Location: Avera St Mary's Hospital – Temporary position with primarily day shifts, including night, weekend, and holiday on-call involvement.

Position Highlights

• Flex staff are utilized according to department staffing needs with an elevated rate of pay.
• Join a multidisciplinary team focused on compassionate care and moving health forward.

About the Role

Accountable for the proficient operation of radiographic and CT equipment to provide clinically diagnostic images as directed by physicians.

Responsibilities

• 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 the reading radiologist for interpretation.
• Utilizes computer systems such as PACS, RIS, HIS, and EMR systems, and performs general clerical duties.
• Archives image data for permanent storage and appropriately sends images to the radiologist group.
• Retrieves stored images from PACS or disc back-up and creates CDs successfully.
• Demonstrates an understanding of medical and legal implications and responsibilities related to imaging reports and images to protect the patient and the organization.
• Maintains established department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environment, and infection control.
• Assists and mentors staff and students with on-the-job training, clinical rotations, and orientation.
• Assists with analysis, collection, and maintenance of records as required by department manager, Quality Improvement, The Joint Commission, MDH, ACR standards, OSHA guidelines, or as required by facility or law.

Requirements

• Ability to work the specified hours, including visual acuity to perform position duties and effective communication skills.
• Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities, provided they do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or certificate of completion from an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
• ARRT Certification (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) within 60 days of hire.

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles in daily service to patients, families, and the community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s CARE standards (Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, Engagement).
• Maintain confidentiality and work effectively in a team environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards from CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $40.00 per hour, dependent upon experience.