What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiology Technologist- Orthopedics Sports Medicine - PRN position at Sanford Health?
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Facility: Van Demark Building
Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Address: 1210 W 18th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: PRN
Weekly Hours: Varies
Salary Range: $23.50 - $34.50
Department Details
Great opportunity to work within our fast-paced Sanford Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Clinic alongside many great providers. Within our Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Clinic there are opportunities to learn different specialties, such as: podiatry, foot & ankle, hand, trauma and more!
If you are looking to be on a close-knit team within an energetic and fast paced setting that allows for many learning and growth opportunities, this is the position for you!
Clinic hours of Monday - Friday, 730a - 5:00p. No weekends, no holidays and no on-call.
Job Summary
We’re seeking an adaptable, confident, empathetic Radiology Technologist who is able to provide quality diagnostic imaging for patients and providers at Sanford Health. The Radiologic Technologist is able to work in all atmospheres including clinic, hospital, ED, and OR settings where there are a broad range of fields like fluoroscopy, surgery, orthopedics, general, and emergency for the Radiologist Technologist to work under. One of the characteristics of a Rad Tech at Sanford is the need for precision, which is important in this line of work because the providers need quality imaging to give diagnoses to their patients. Sanford Radiology Technologists employees will have opportunities for advancement into other modalities including CT, MRI, and Mammo.
Responsibilities
- Performs diagnostic imaging examinations on patients ensuring the production of quality diagnostic images
- Ensures accurate patient positioning during radiographic procedures according to provider requests
- Implements radiation safety guidelines and conducts proper radiation protection practices during the imaging process
- Ability to understand and navigate the electronic medical record (EMR) system
- Perform basic diagnostic radiology tasks and aware of general radiology protocols
- Perform mobile imaging, electrocardiogram (EKG), cardiac monitor placement, and dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA procedures)
Qualifications
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, consideration will be given to registry eligible candidates obtaining ARRT within six months of hire into position.
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.
Benefits
Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .
Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Req Number: R-0181094
Job Function: Allied Health
Featured: No
Salary : $24 - $35
