Sanford Health

IR Technologist

Sanford Health$64K — $102K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Completion of radiologic technology training from an AMA-approved school.
  • One year of experience as a staff radiologic technologist preferred.
  • ARRT registration required.
  • North Dakota licensure mandatory for medical imaging and interventional procedures in ND.
  • Vascular Interventional Technology certification encouraged within 24 months in SD.
  • Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography certification encouraged if working in Cardiac Cath Lab within 24 months.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six weeks of employment.

Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality imaging for physician diagnosis.
  • Operate specialized equipment for optimum clarity and patient safety.
  • Practices infection control and safety policies.
  • Understand and evaluate patient needs emotionally and physically.
  • Work independently with professional judgment during procedures.
  • Schedule and perform diagnostic and interventional procedures in designated units.
  • Observe and participate in educational processes for Radiologic Technology students.

Benefits

  • Sign-on bonus available!
  • Flexible schedule with potential for after-hours call.
  • Opportunity to work with diverse patient age groups.
  • Engagement in educational processes to support students.
  • Work in a department with a strong emphasis on safety and quality control.
Full Job Description


Work Shift:
8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Compensation:
Salary Range: $31.00 - $49.50Sign-on bonus available!
Union Position:
No
Department Details
Hours are daytime with starting time approximately 7:30am-8:30am. Varied shifts with evening and weekend call hours. Weekend call rotates and is approximately every fourth weekend.

Summary
Provides high quality images, to include sophisticate special procedures, through the operation of specialized equipment which ensures optimum clarity for physician diagnosis and minimum discomfort and radiation exposure to patients. Thoroughly understands the operation of the interventional equipment and supplies, diagnostic radiographic principles, including film/imaging processing, quality control, and radiation protection.

Job Description
Works to minimize the risk and duration of recovery to patients, imitating life support measures as necessary. Adheres to the Safety and Infection Control Policies established by Sanford Health. Works to develop an understanding of the patient's physical and emotional status, while practicing sensitivity and patient confidentiality at all times. Works well with all age groups.

Possesses an extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, and medical terminology. Familiar with operative terms and pharmacology. Knowledge of billing and coding of procedures. Ability to adapt and facilitate change. Performs on a level not requiring constant supervision and must exercise professional judgment in the performance of highly specialized procedures.

Ability to work a flexible schedule and take after hour call when needed. Ability to provide knowledge and be responsible for scheduling and performing diagnostic and interventional procedures in designated units. Observes, evaluates, and participates in the educational processes of the Radiologic Technology student.

Qualifications
Satisfactory completion of formal radiologic technology training in an American Medical Association (AMA) approved school is required.

Minimum of one year experience as a staff radiologic technologist preferred.

Registration through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is required.

Due to Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence (DICO) Accreditation, if working in North Dakota (ND) and performing medical imaging, interventional radiology, or radiation therapy procedures, licensure through the North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (NDMIRT) Board is required.

If working in South Dakota (SD) and responsibilities performed within interventional radiology, employees are encouraged to obtain and maintain a Vascular Interventional Technology (VI) certification within 24 months of hire into position.

Additionally, if responsibilities performed within the Cardiac Cath Lab, employees are encouraged to obtain and maintain a Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CI) certification within 24 months of hire into position.

Basic Life Support (BLS) required within six weeks of employment and re-certification as necessary required.

About Sanford Health

Sanford Health is a non-profit, integrated health care system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It is the largest rural, not-for-profit health care system in the nation with locations in 26 states and nine countries. Sanford Health's 48,000 employees, including 1,400 physicians, make it the largest employer in the Dakotas. Sanford Health provides care to patients through a network of hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and other health care services. The organization's mission is to improve the human condition through exceptional care, innovation, and discovery.
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1,409 employees
Industry
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