Radiology Technologist

Sanford Health•Fargo, ND

11d•$27 - $42

About The Position

Sanford Health is hiring a Radiology Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging examinations and produce quality diagnostic images for clinical use. The role involves operating imaging equipment according to patient cases, provider requests, technical factors, and relevant guidelines. 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 (EMR) system and performing additional duties as assigned. The role includes diagnostic radiology procedures and basic diagnostic radiology tasks, with awareness of general radiology protocols. Depending on facility needs, duties may include mobile imaging, electrocardiograms (EKGs), cardiac monitor placement, dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA), and—at Occupational Medicine clinics—routine testing, sampling, drug screens, breath alcohol testing, audiograms, and administrative or clinical support. Sanford Rural Health Network facilities may expand responsibilities to include on-call rotation nights, weekends, and holidays. The position is based in a cardiac catheterization lab that performs cardiac, vascular, neurovascular, structural heart, and electrophysiology procedures. The lab has eight angiography suites. The department performs a range of procedures, including catheterizations and interventions, angiograms, stroke treatments, structural heart procedures, and electrophysiology procedures. The department description notes that Sanford is the only regional facility performing certain procedures, including TAVR, MitraClip, EKOS treatment, AngioVac, and cryoablation for atrial fibrillation.

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.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six weeks of employment and recertification as necessary.
A driver's license may be required, depending on the department.

Nice To Haves

At some clinic locations, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification may be required within the first eight weeks of hire.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic radiology procedures and basic diagnostic radiology tasks.
Operate imaging equipment and conduct image operations according to provider requests, patient cases, and technical factors.
Position patients accurately for radiographic procedures.
Apply radiation safety guidelines and proper radiation protection practices during imaging.
Ensure diagnostic images meet quality standards for clinical purposes.
Provide patient care and education before, during, and after diagnostic imaging procedures.
Navigate the electronic medical record (EMR) system.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Depending on facility needs, perform mobile imaging, EKGs, cardiac monitor placement, and DEXA procedures.
At some Occupational Medicine clinics, perform routine testing and sampling, drug screens, breath alcohol testing, audiograms, and administrative or clinical support.
At Sanford Rural Health Network facilities, participate in an on-call rotation that may include nights, weekends, and holidays.