Sanford Health

OR Vascular Interventional Radiographer Technologist - Sioux Falls ,SD - FT

Sanford Health$66K — $102K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Completion of formal radiologic technology training from an AMA-approved school required.
  • Minimum one year of experience as a staff radiologic technologist preferred.
  • Registration through ARRT required.
  • Licensure through the NDMIRT Board required for North Dakota roles doing imaging or interventional radiology.
  • Encouragement to obtain Vascular Interventional Technology certification within 24 months if working in South Dakota interventional radiology.
  • Encouragement to obtain Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography certification within 24 months if working in the Cardiac Cath Lab.
  • Basic Life Support certification required within six weeks of employment.

Responsibilities

  • Operate specialized equipment to produce high-quality images for physician diagnosis.
  • Minimize patient recovery time and risk by implementing necessary life support measures.
  • Adhere to safety and infection control policies established by Sanford Health.
  • Understand and respect the physical and emotional status of patients while maintaining confidentiality.
  • Schedule and perform diagnostic and interventional procedures in designated units.
  • Observe, evaluate, and participate in the education of Radiologic Technology students.
  • Exercise professional judgment in performing highly specialized procedures.

Benefits

  • Development and advancement opportunities within a large health system.
  • No union membership requirements, potentially allowing for greater flexibility in job functions.
  • Emphasis on patient-centered care and sensitivity in handling diverse patient backgrounds.
  • Opportunity to work with the latest imaging technologies and special procedures.
  • Flexible schedule with after-hour calls as needed.
Full Job Description
Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Salary Range: $32.00 - $49.50 Union Position: No Department Details 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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