Senior OR Radiologic Technologist - PRN

Sanford Health•Sioux Falls, SD

10d•$29 - $47

About The Position

Performs diagnostic imaging examinations on patients and ensures production of quality diagnostic images. Operates imaging equipment according to patient cases and applicable guidelines. In the operating room, conducts imaging based on surgeon requests and demonstrates knowledge of fluoroscopy exams as applicable to the region. The role includes intraoperative imaging using a C-arm, portable X-ray, and other surgery-specific equipment, as well as specialty diagnostic imaging, including fluoroscopy. The technologist supports imaging in trauma situations, follows radiation-safety and protection practices, and works independently while maintaining professionalism under stressful conditions. The position requires collaboration across hospital disciplines, learning multiple procedure protocols and routines, processing detailed information accurately, identifying and documenting problems and possible resolutions, and communicating with leadership about daily work. Additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Completion of an educational program accepted by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Six months of operating-room or surgery training.
Working knowledge of diagnostic radiographic principles, including positioning, image processing, quality control, and radiation protection.
Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board (NDMIRT) licensure is required when working in North Dakota and performing medical imaging or radiation therapy procedures.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six weeks of employment, with recertification as necessary.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of experience in a radiology technologist position is preferred.
For South Dakota positions, registry-eligible candidates may be considered if they obtain ARRT registration within six months of hire.
At some clinic locations, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification may be required within the first eight weeks of hire.

Responsibilities

Perform radiographic imaging exams and procedures using appropriate diagnostic equipment.
Position patients accurately during radiographic exams and conduct operating-room imaging according to surgeon requests.
Perform intraoperative imaging using a C-arm, portable X-ray, and other surgery-specific equipment.
Perform specialty diagnostic imaging, including fluoroscopy exams as applicable to the region.
Obtain appropriate imaging in trauma situations.
Implement radiation-safety guidelines and proper radiation-protection practices.
Maintain professionalism and perform effectively under stressful conditions.
Work with multiple hospital disciplines and learn procedure protocols and routines.
Process detailed information accurately and identify and document problems and resolution alternatives.
Communicate with leadership regarding daily work.
Demonstrate competency for required exams using the applicable radiology technologist checklist.
Perform additional duties as assigned.