Radiology Technologist (Straight Weekends)

Sanford Health•Bismarck, ND

8d•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. Sanford Bismarck Medical Center is a Level 2 trauma center. As a member of the Sanford Radiology team, you will be a part of a teaching facility and will work with state of the art equipment to include: Fluoroscopy: Siemens Luminos Agile Max Fluoro Diagnostic X-Ray Imaging: GE X-Ray & Carestream Portables Operating Room Fluoroscopy: OEC C-Arms Medtronic O-Arm. This position involves straight weekend 12-hour shifts.

Requirements

Completion of an educational program accepted by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is required.
Working knowledge of diagnostic radiographic principles, including radiographic positioning, film/image processing, quality control, and radiation protection is required.
Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is required.
If working in North Dakota and performing medical imaging or radiation therapy procedures, licensure with the North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board (NDMIRT) is required.
If working in South Dakota, candidates must obtain their ARRT certification within 60 days of hire.
In the state of Iowa, all technologists must have a permit to practice through the Iowa Department of Public Health in order to practice in the state of Iowa.
If working at some clinic locations, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification may be required within the first eight weeks of hire into the position.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six weeks of employment and re-certification as necessary is required.
Driver's license may be required, dependent upon department.

Responsibilities

Performs diagnostic imaging examinations on patients, ensuring the production of quality diagnostic images.
Operates equipment to produce diagnostic images according to patient cases and relevant guidelines; ensures the quality of images is satisfactory for clinical purposes.
Ensures accurate patient positioning during radiographic procedures; conducts image operations according to provider requests and other technical factors.
Implements radiation safety guidelines and conducts proper radiation protection practices during the imaging process.
Delivers excellent patient care and education before, during, and after diagnostic imaging procedures.
Ability to understand and navigate the electronic medical record (EMR) system.
Willingness to perform additional duties as assigned.
Facility sites may expand job responsibilities based on the needs of the facility, to include, but not limited to: on-call rotation nights, weekends, and holidays.
Perform diagnostic radiology procedures.
Perform basic diagnostic radiology tasks and aware of general radiology protocols.
May perform mobile imaging, electrocardiogram (EKG), cardiac monitor placement, and dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) procedures.