Radiology Tech | Cath Lab

About the role

Provides high quality images, to include 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.

Able 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.

Able to work a flexible schedule and take after hour call when needed.

Able 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

• Provides high quality images, to include 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.
• Able 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.
• Able to work a flexible schedule and take after hour call when needed.
• Able 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.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, and medical terminology.
• Familiar with operative terms and pharmacology.
• Knowledge of billing and coding of procedures.
• Able to adapt and facilitate change.
• 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.
• Ability to observe, evaluate, and participate in the educational processes of the Radiologic Technology student.

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.

Pay

$32.59 - $49.50

Schedule

Varies

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.

Contact Information

To apply for this position, please visit SanfordCareers.com. For more information about Total Rewards, visit Total Rewards.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.