Radiology Surgery Technologist

Location

Avera McKennan Hospital

Worker Type

Regular

Schedule

Primarily days with rotating weekends and holidays (United States of America)

Pay

$28.00 – $42.00 per hour (actual pay rate dependent upon experience). May be eligible for a $10,000 sign‑on bonus.

Position Highlights

• May be eligible for a $10,000 Sign‑On Bonus!
• You Belong at Avera
• Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients.
• Work where you matter.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and adjust equipment for taking exposure; position patients for procedures.
• Work with physicians to obtain optimal images, determining proper voltage, current, and exposure time while practicing ALARA.
• Adjust lead shields to protect unaffected body parts from radiation.
• Select and insert DR plates or improvise set‑up methods as needed.
• Position equipment at proper distance and angles; activate machinery from a protective enclosure or while shielded.
• Arrange, attach, or adjust immobilization and support devices (e.g., sand bags, binders, tape) to obtain precise positioning and reduce patient movement.
• Operate c‑arm equipment to provide quality images for surgeons and coordinate surgery schedules to assure excellent radiology service.
• Perform clerical duties in In‑House PACS and Teleradiology.
• Take portable x‑ray images in various hospital areas and transport equipment to operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patient rooms.
• Observe sterile techniques and complete procedures promptly.
• Assist with staff/student on‑the‑job training, orientation, and mentorship of students enrolled in the School of Radiological Technology.
• Produce high‑quality digital images and present them for radiologist interpretation.
• Assist with collection and maintenance of records required by the Radiology Department, Quality Assurance, Joint Commission accreditation, OSHA guidelines, or law.

Essential Qualifications

• Ability to work the specified hours, including rotating weekends and holidays.
• Visual acuity adequate to perform radiologic duties.
• Effective communication skills; ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds.
• Willingness to accommodate reasonable accommodations for disabilities, provided they do not cause undue hardship.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience

• Associate’s degree or certification from an accredited School of Radiology.
• Radiography (R) – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification within 60 days of hire.

Preferred Experience

• 1–3 years related experience in surgery.

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles.
• Promotion of Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s CARE standards (Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, Engagement) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating workflow with other team members.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards (CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, OSHA, etc.).

Benefits

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
• Career development guided by hands‑on training and mentorship.
• Comprehensive benefits package designed to support balanced, healthy lives.