IR Technologist

Sanford Health•Fargo, ND

4d•Onsite

About The Position

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. The IR Technologist position is part of a great team. Interventional and neuro experience is preferred but required. This role provides high-quality images, including sophisticated special procedures, through the operation of specialized equipment. The technologist ensures optimum clarity for physician diagnosis and minimum discomfort and radiation exposure to patients. A thorough understanding of the operation of interventional equipment and supplies, diagnostic radiographic principles (including film/imaging processing, quality control, and radiation protection) is essential. The technologist works to minimize the risk and duration of recovery for patients, initiating life support measures as necessary. They adhere to the Safety and Infection Control Policies established by Sanford Health, develop an understanding of the patient's physical and emotional status, and practice sensitivity and patient confidentiality at all times. The role involves working with all age groups and requires extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, and medical terminology, as well as familiarity with operative terms and pharmacology. Knowledge of billing and coding of procedures is also necessary. The ability to adapt and facilitate change is important. The technologist performs at a level not requiring constant supervision and must exercise professional judgment in performing highly specialized procedures. The role requires the ability to work a flexible schedule and take after-hours call when needed. The technologist will provide knowledge and be responsible for scheduling and performing diagnostic and interventional procedures in designated units. They will also observe, evaluate, and participate 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.
Registration through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) required within six weeks of employment and re-certification as necessary required.

Nice To Haves

Interventional and neuro experience preferred, but required.
Minimum of one year experience as a staff radiologic technologist preferred.
Due to Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence (DICO) Accreditation, 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.
Additionally, 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.

Responsibilities

Provides high quality images, to include sophisticate 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.
Ability 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.
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.
Observes, evaluates, and participates in the educational processes of the Radiologic Technology student.