Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
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Summary
Performs diagnostic imaging examinations on patients, ensuring the production of quality diagnostic images within Network locations. Operates equipment to produce diagnostic images according to patient cases and relevant guidelines; ensures the quality of images is satisfactory for clinical purposes.Job Description
Ensures accurate patient positioning during radiographic procedures; conducts image operations according to provider requests and other technical factors. Implements radiation safety guidelines and conducts proper radiation protection practices during the imaging process. Delivers excellent patient care and education before, during, and after diagnostic imaging procedures. Ability to understand and navigate the electronic medical record (EMR) system. Willingness to perform additional duties as assigned. Sanford Rural Health Network Facility sites may expand job responsibilities based on the needs of the facility, to include, but not limited to: on-call rotation nights, weekends, and holidays. Perform diagnostic radiology procedures. Perform basic diagnostic radiology tasks and aware of general radiology protocols. May 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. Must also have at least one additional modality recognized American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). This may be, but is not limited to: Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR), Mammography (M), Bone Densitometry (BD) 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, candidates must obtain their ARRT certification within 60 days of hire. 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.
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Skills Required
- Completion of an educational program accepted by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- Working knowledge of diagnostic radiographic principles, positioning, image processing, quality control, and radiation protection
- Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- At least one additional ARRT-recognized modality, such as CT, MRI, mammography, or bone densitometry
- North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board licensure, if working in North Dakota
- ARRT certification within 60 days of hire for South Dakota positions
- Iowa Department of Public Health permit to practice for Iowa positions
- Certified Nursing Assistant certification within eight weeks, if required at the clinic location
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six weeks of employment
What We Do
Sanford Health is an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It provides hospital and clinic care, senior-care services, physician and advanced-practice services, health-plan coverage, research, education, and clinical trials across the Upper Midwest. The organization’s mission is to transform the health care experience and expand access, serving more than two million patients through a broad regional network.
