Radiology Technologist - Ortho & Spine Center

Sanford Health•Rapid City, SD

About The Position

Sanford Health is seeking a Radiology Technologist for its Ortho & Spine Center. The role performs diagnostic imaging examinations, operates imaging equipment, and produces quality diagnostic images according to patient cases, provider requests, and applicable guidelines. The technologist positions patients accurately, follows radiation safety and protection practices, and provides patient care and education before, during, and after procedures. The role also requires using the electronic medical record system and performing additional duties as assigned. Depending on facility needs, responsibilities may expand to include on-call rotation nights, weekends, and holidays; mobile imaging; electrocardiograms (EKGs); cardiac monitor placement; DEXA procedures; and other radiology tasks. Occupational Medicine clinic duties may also include routine testing, specimen collection, drug screens, breath alcohol testing, audiograms, and administrative or clinical support.

Requirements

Completion of an educational program accepted by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Working knowledge of diagnostic radiographic principles, including positioning, image processing, quality control, and radiation protection.
Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
In North Dakota, licensure with the North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board (NDMIRT) is required when performing medical imaging or radiation therapy procedures.
In South Dakota, obtain ARRT certification within 60 days of hire.
In Iowa, hold a permit to practice through the Iowa Department of Public Health.
At some clinic locations, obtain Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification within the first eight weeks of hire.
Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six weeks of employment and maintain recertification as necessary.
A driver's license may be required, depending on the department.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic imaging examinations and diagnostic radiology procedures.
Operate imaging equipment and produce images that meet clinical quality requirements.
Position patients accurately and conduct imaging according to provider requests and technical factors.
Implement radiation safety guidelines and proper radiation protection practices.
Provide patient care and education before, during, and after diagnostic imaging procedures.
Use the electronic medical record system.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Depending on facility needs, perform mobile imaging, EKGs, cardiac monitor placement, DEXA procedures, and other basic radiology tasks.
Depending on facility needs, participate in on-call rotations on nights, weekends, and holidays.
At Occupational Medicine clinics, potentially perform routine testing, sampling, drug screens, breath alcohol testing, audiograms, and administrative or clinical support.