Sanford Health

IR Technologist

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

Qualifications

  • Completion of formal radiologic technology training from an AMA accredited school
  • Minimum one year experience as a staff radiologic technologist preferred
  • Registration through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required
  • Licensure through the North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board required for ND roles
  • Encouraged to obtain Vascular Interventional Technology certification within 24 months for SD roles
  • Encouraged to obtain Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography certification within 24 months for Cardiac Cath Lab roles
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six weeks of employment

Responsibilities

  • Operate specialized equipment to produce high-quality diagnostic images
  • Minimize patient recovery risk and duration
  • Follow safety and infection control policies
  • Understand and address the patient's physical and emotional status
  • Exercise professional judgment in performing specialized procedures
  • Schedule and perform diagnostic and interventional procedures
  • Educate and evaluate Radiologic Technology students

Benefits

  • Sign-on bonus available
  • Flexible scheduling and day shifts
  • Rotating weekend call approx. every fourth weekend
  • Professional development opportunities within the organization
  • Opportunity to work with all age groups effectively
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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Size
1,409 employees
Industry
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