What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiology Technologist position at Avera Health?
Location :
Avera St Mary's Hospital
Worker Type : Regular
Work Shift :
Rotating days / evenings / nights / weekends / holidays (United States of America)
Pay Range :
The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
26.75 - $40.00
Position Highlights
Join Avera as a Radiology Technologist and join a mission-driven organization with a great company culture and team environment.
Sign-On Package total up to $35,000! Ask how you may be eligible.
Do you have two or more years' experience? Ask about our $15,000 Sign on Bonus.
Relocation Bonus!
Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1!
Options for Free Health Insurance!
Student Loan Repayment : This position may be eligible for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster.
Positive Work Environment : Be part of an organization where we practice the mission in our daily operations and demonstrate our pride by delivering excellent care.
Job Satisfaction : Each day you will positively impact each patient you serve.
Career Growth opportunities with the largest employer in South Dakota.
Avera St. Mary’s Named Top 20 Rural Community Hospitals
Join Avera St. Mary's as a Radiology Technologist and join a mission-driven organization with a great culture and team environment. Be a part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork with compassion and the goal of moving health forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.
Located along the Missouri River in central South Dakota, Pierre is known for its excellent fishing and hunting. The community of 14,000 people offers affordable housing and an excellent school district. There are also several family oriented opportunities, such as the Cultural Heritage Center, Outdoor water park and Oahe Days to name a few.
Hours : Varied shifts : Occasional wknd / hol / call
You Belong at Avera
Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.
A Brief Overview
Accountable for the proficient operations of the radiographic and CT equipment to provide clinically diagnostic images as directed by physicians.
What you will do
- Performs various radiology procedures accurately, efficiently and according to established standards and protocols.
- Initiates proper intervention to radiologist or referring practitioner when an exam indicates immediate attention.
- Reviews appropriate indications for exams ordered and reports inappropriate indications to supervisor.
- Provides exam data in a complete and accurate format for presentation to reading radiologist for interpretation.
- Utilizes computer systems such as PACS, RIS, HIS EMR systems and performs general clerical duties.
- Archives image data for permanent storage and appropriately sends images to radiologist group. Retrieves stored images form PACS or disc back-up and make CDs successfully.
- Demonstrates an understanding of medical and legal implications and responsibilities related to the imagine reports and images to protect the patient and the organization.
- Maintains established department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, and environment and infection control.
- Assists / mentors staff / student with on the job training, clinical rotations and orientation.
- Assists with analysis, collection and maintenance of records as required by department manager, Quality Improvement, Joint Commission, MDH, ACR standards, OSHA guidelines or as may be required by the facility or law.
Essential Qualifications
The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
Required Education, License / Certification, or Work Experience :
Expectations and Standards
Benefits You Need & Then Some
Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.
PTO front-loaded for eligible hires
Free health insurance options, for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan
Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship
Avera is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Minority / Female / Disabled / Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org .
Salary : $35,000
