Radiology Technologist

Sanford Health•Rice Lake, WI

9d•$27 - $42

About The Position

Sanford Health is the largest rural health system in the United States and is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. The Radiology Technologist performs diagnostic imaging examinations and produces quality images for clinical use. The role operates imaging equipment according to patient cases, provider requests, applicable guidelines, and technical factors. The technologist positions patients accurately, follows radiation-safety and protection practices, and provides patient care and education before, during, and after imaging procedures. The position also requires navigating the electronic medical record system and may include additional duties based on facility needs. At Sanford Rural Health Network facilities, duties may expand to include on-call coverage at night, on weekends, and on holidays. Depending on the location, work may also include mobile imaging, EKGs, cardiac monitor placement, DEXA procedures, routine occupational-health testing and sampling, 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 radiographic positioning, film/image processing, quality control, and radiation protection.
Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
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, obtain ARRT certification within 60 days of hire.
In Iowa, technologists must have a permit to practice through the Iowa Department of Public Health.
At some clinic locations, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification may be required within the first eight weeks of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within six weeks of employment and must be renewed as necessary.
A driver's license may be required, depending on the department.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic radiology procedures and examinations.
Operate imaging equipment and conduct image operations according to provider requests, patient cases, technical factors, and applicable guidelines.
Position patients accurately during radiographic procedures.
Ensure images are of satisfactory quality for clinical purposes.
Follow radiation-safety guidelines and radiation-protection practices.
Provide patient care and education before, during, and after diagnostic imaging procedures.
Navigate the electronic medical record system.
Perform basic diagnostic radiology tasks and follow general radiology protocols.
Depending on facility needs, perform mobile imaging, EKGs, cardiac monitor placement, and DEXA procedures.
At applicable Occupational Medicine clinics, perform routine testing, sampling, drug screens, breath alcohol testing, audiograms, and other technical, administrative, or clinical support duties.
Perform additional duties as assigned; facility needs may include on-call rotation nights, weekends, and holidays.