Radiology Technologist Assistant | PRN

Position Highlights

This position is for 1st year radiology students who have been accepted into the Avera McKennan Radiology program to start Fall 2026.

Responsible for

• Performs clerical/reception duties including answering phones, operating paging system, assisting physicians and radiologists, greeting arriving patients, filing, and processing requisitions/orders.
• Organizes and maintains files, records, and logs.
• Delivers and retrieves films from storage.
• Observes patients while technologists leave immediate area for short periods of time.
• Assists clinical personnel transferring patients to or from beds, wheelchairs, or stretchers.
• Aids in medical records reconciliation of signed orders to performed exams.
• Contacts patients prior to scheduled day of service to provide exam information, anticipated length of time needed in the department, and answer questions.
• Refers questions to technologist when appropriate.
• Pre-authorizes scheduled patient exams appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Aids in staff/student on-the-job training and orientation.
• Follows specific procedures for creating and dispatching CDs/copies to appropriate parties.
• Aids the technologist in positioning patients for mammograms, general radiographic exams, and portable radiographs.

Essential Qualifications

• The individual must be able to work the hours specified.
• Must have visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds.

Required Education, License/Certification, Or Work Experience

• Some College
• Enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited school of Radiologic Technology and be in preparation to be verified and registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Reasoning

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org.