IR Technologist

Facility: Bismarck Med Ctr, Location: Bismarck, ND, Address: 300 N 7th St, Bismarck, ND 58501, USA

About the role

Provides high quality images, including sophisticated special procedures, through the operation of specialized equipment which ensures optimum clarity for physician diagnosis and minimum discomfort and radiation exposure to patients. Thoroughly understands the operation of the interventional equipment and supplies, diagnostic radiographic principles, including film/imaging processing, quality control, and radiation protection. Works to minimize the risk and duration of recovery to patients, imitating life support measures as necessary. Adheres to the Safety and Infection Control Policies established by Sanford Health. Works to develop an understanding of the patient's physical and emotional status, while practicing sensitivity and patient confidentiality at all times. Works well with all age groups. Possesses an extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, and medical terminology. Familiar with operative terms and pharmacology. Knowledge of billing and coding of procedures. Ability to adapt and facilitate change. Performs on a level not requiring constant supervision and must exercise professional judgment in the performance of highly specialized procedures. Ability to work a flexible schedule and take after‑hour call when needed. Ability to provide knowledge and be responsible for scheduling and performing diagnostic and interventional procedures in designated units. Observes, evaluates, and participates in the educational processes of the Radiologic Technology student.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality images and operate specialized equipment for diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Ensure optimum image clarity for physician diagnosis while minimizing patient discomfort and radiation exposure.
• Understand and maintain interventional equipment, supplies, radiographic principles, quality control, and radiation protection.
• Adhere to Safety and Infection Control Policies.
• Assess patient physical and emotional status, maintaining sensitivity and confidentiality.
• Work with all age groups and apply extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, medical terminology, operative terms, and pharmacology.
• Handle billing and coding of procedures.
• Adapt to change and facilitate improvements.
• Perform specialized procedures with minimal supervision, exercising professional judgment.
• Work flexible schedules, including after‑hour call as needed.
• Schedule and perform diagnostic and interventional procedures in designated units.
• Participate in the education and training of Radiologic Technology students.

Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of formal radiologic technology training in an AMA‑approved school (required).
• Minimum of one year experience as a staff radiologic technologist (preferred).
• Registration through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (required).
• If working in North Dakota and performing medical imaging, interventional radiology, or radiation therapy procedures: licensure through the North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (NDMIRT) Board (required).
• If working in South Dakota and performing interventional radiology: encouraged to obtain and maintain Vascular Interventional Technology (VI) certification within 24 months of hire.
• If responsibilities include Cardiac Cath Lab: encouraged to obtain and maintain Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CI) certification within 24 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six weeks of employment, with re‑certification as necessary.

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 sanfordcareers.com/benefits.

Pay

Salary range: $31.00 – $49.50 per hour. Sign‑on bonus available.

Schedule

Shift: 8 Hours – Day Shifts. Full time, 40 hours per week. Daytime shifts start approximately 7:30am‑8:30am, with varied shifts including evening and weekend call. Weekend call rotates approximately every fourth weekend.