Network Radiology Technologist

About the role

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland. Performs diagnostic imaging examinations on patients, ensuring the production of quality diagnostic images.

Responsibilities

• Operates equipment to produce diagnostic images according to patient cases and relevant guidelines; ensures the quality of images is satisfactory for clinical purposes.
• 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.

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 South Dakota, candidates must obtain their ARRT certification within 60 days of hire.
• 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.
• 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.

Schedule

• Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Weekly Hours: 32.00

Pay

Salary Range: $27.50 - $44.00

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Work/life balance benefits
• Generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance