Lead Diagnostic Radiographer - Full Time

Mitchell County Regional Health Center is in Osage, Iowa, located in Mitchell County with a population of 10,600. MCRHC is a 25-bed critical access hospital, including a Level 4 Trauma Center Emergency Room seeing 3,200 visits annually. The Surgical Services department performs over 1,300 procedures annually, including specialties in General Surgery, Orthopedics, ENT, Urology, Ophthalmology, Pain management, and Podiatry. We operate three clinics, 24/7 emergency services, inpatient and outpatient medical/surgical services, and have invested millions in facility upgrades in recent years. With over 225 employees and an average tenure of eight years, our growth continues with multiple expansion projects currently underway. We are an affiliate of MercyOne.

About the role

The Lead Diagnostic Radiographer will provide patient care by producing diagnostic radiographs for interpretation by radiologists in the Imaging Services Department at Mitchell County Regional Health Center. They will assist in technical aspects, quality control programs, and regulatory compliance of the Imaging Department.

Schedule

1.0 FTE (80 hours per pay period). All shifts, including rotation for call hours.

Responsibilities

• Produce diagnostic radiographs for radiologist interpretation.
• Assist in technical aspects, quality control programs, and regulatory compliance of the Imaging Department.
• Staff all shifts, weekends, holidays, and call duties as required.

Requirements

• Credentialed in Radiography by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or registry-eligible.
• Five years of demonstrated competence in an Imaging setting.
• Current Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) Permit to Practice in Radiology.
• Proof of Basic Life Support (BLS Healthcare Provider) certification from the American Heart Association prior to employment and maintained thereafter.
• Complete Mandatory Reporting requirement within 90 days of hire and renew every 5 years.
• Required experience in general x-ray, CT, and mammography.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Competitive starting wage
• Student Loan Assistance program
• Health, Dental, and Life Insurance
• State of Iowa Pension Plan (IPERS)
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Free use of on-site gym
• Cafeteria Discounts
• Optometry and Orthotic Discounts
• Professional Development Opportunities

Post-offer requirements include reference checks, drug screen, background check, pre-employment screening, and verification of required vaccinations (MMR, Tetanus, and Varicella).