Medical Imaging Technologist

Monument Health • Spearfish, SD

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs imaging examinations in ambulatory and acute care environments, including multi-modality procedures within the technologist’s ARRT certification level. Uses technical judgment and initiative to apply ionizing radiation and obtain diagnostic images while providing professional, cooperative, age-specific patient care. Adjusts techniques and positioning for pediatric, geriatric, febrile, and acute-care patients.

The technologist prepares exam rooms and patients; transports patients; enters exams into the Radiology Information System; schedules radiology exams; explains exam preparation; obtains orders and paperwork; supports accurate billing; and communicates with medical staff as needed. The role requires knowledge of PACS and may include shared on-call duties. Depending on departmental needs, the technologist may work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Equipment problems are reported to the appropriate supervisor or maintenance service, and the technologist follows applicable department, facility, and organizational policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Graduation from an accredited radiography technologist program.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certificate.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association, obtained within 60 days of hire or transfer.
• Ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.
• Ability to provide age-specific care in pediatric, geriatric, febrile, and acute-care environments.
• Ability to operate radiological equipment and use PACS, RIS, and Vrad.
• Ability to start and maintain IV lines and administer contrast using aseptic techniques.
• Ability to safely handle and move patients using ceiling and other lifts.

Nice To Haves

• ARRT Advanced CT Registry.
• ARRT Advanced Mammography Certification.

Responsibilities

• Document appropriate information in patient charts.
• Ensure procedures and related supplies are billed correctly.
• Present high-quality images to radiologists.
• Use required computer programs, including PACS, RIS, and Vrad, and follow manual downtime processes.
• Prepare and administer contrast using aseptic techniques; start and maintain IV lines; and complete injector training.
• Operate radiological equipment and apply appropriate settings, patient positioning, radiation exposure and safety principles, quality control, image processing, and specialized protocols.
• Plan and manage work and efficiently perform multiple complex tasks.
• Coordinate patient care and flow with other imaging departments.
• Provide a learning environment for students completing clinical rotations and assist with continuing technical education for imaging staff, physicians, and radiography students.
• Follow infection-control policies and protocols.
• Minimize radiation exposure to patients and staff using radiation protection techniques, beam-restrictive devices, patient shielding, appropriate exposure factors, and radiation badges.
• Schedule appointments promptly and courteously; obtain accurate information and document it in the scheduling system; provide helpful, professional customer service in person and by telephone.
• Safely handle and move patients using ceiling and other lifts.
• Maintain the department, including work-area cleanliness, preventive maintenance, supply stocking, and reporting malfunctioning equipment.
• Review patient condition, history, and physician orders; consult radiologists with questions; determine positioning; and select the correct patient from the work list.
• Prepare patients and equipment for procedures and educate patients or families about the procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Share on-call duties as applicable and work evenings, weekends, or holidays as directed by departmental needs.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED