IR Technologist

Sanford Health•Bismarck, ND

7d•$31 - $50

About The Position

Sanford Health is hiring an IR Technologist to provide high-quality imaging, including specialized procedures, using interventional equipment. The role supports clear physician diagnosis while minimizing patient discomfort and radiation exposure. The technologist must understand interventional equipment and supplies, diagnostic radiographic principles, image processing, quality control, and radiation protection. The position includes daytime shifts with start times approximately between 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m., varied shifts, and evening and weekend on-call hours. Weekend call rotates approximately every fourth weekend. The schedule is 40 hours per week. The technologist performs specialized procedures using professional judgment and without constant supervision; supports patient safety, recovery, confidentiality, and infection control; and may provide life-support measures as necessary. The role also includes scheduling and performing diagnostic and interventional procedures in designated units and participating in the education of radiologic technology students.

Requirements

Satisfactory completion of formal radiologic technology training at an American Medical Association (AMA)-approved school.
Registration through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six weeks of employment and recertification as required.
Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, medical terminology, operative terms, and pharmacology.
Knowledge of billing and coding of procedures.
Ability to work with all age groups and adapt to and facilitate change.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience as a staff radiologic technologist is preferred.
For employees working in South Dakota in interventional radiology, Vascular Interventional Technology (VI) certification is encouraged within 24 months of hire.
For employees working in the Cardiac Cath Lab, Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CI) certification is encouraged within 24 months of hire.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality images for physician diagnosis while minimizing patient discomfort and radiation exposure.
Operate specialized interventional equipment and use appropriate supplies; apply diagnostic radiographic principles, image processing, quality control, and radiation protection.
Minimize patient risk and recovery time, and initiate life-support measures as necessary.
Follow Sanford Health safety and infection-control policies.
Consider patients’ physical and emotional status and maintain sensitivity and confidentiality.
Perform highly specialized procedures using professional judgment and without constant supervision.
Schedule and perform diagnostic and interventional procedures in designated units.
Participate in the education of Radiologic Technology students.
Work a flexible schedule and take after-hours call when needed.