Interventional Radiology Technologist

Avera McKennan Hospital

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range:

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

$31.75 - $48.00

Position Highlights

Become an Interventional Radiology Technologist at Avera McKennan. Perform a variety of complex specialized tasks eminent in operating radiographic equipment to perform vascular and neuroradiology angiographic and interventional procedures.

*May be eligible for $10,000 sign-on bonus!*

• 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.

• Be a part of a rewarding team while providing outstanding care to a variety of patients.

• We offer a wide variety of neuro interventions, from diagnostic cerebral angiograms to advanced endovascular interventions.  Aneurysm embolization, stroke thrombectomy, and carotid stenting to name a few.

• The interdisciplinary team consists of an Endovascular Surgery trained Vascular Neurologist, an Advanced Practice Provider, 18 Registered Nurses and 14 Registered Radiology/Cardiology Technologists. 

• Comprehensive on the job training

• Excellent benefits: health, dental, vision and paid time off, as well as a competitive salary

Hours: Varied shifts, 7AM-5PM with weekend/holiday/call involvement.

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

​​The Interventional Radiology Technologist is responsible for performing specialized procedures using sterile techniques and specialized equipment.​

What you will do

• Schedules procedures and appropriate patient preparations, prepares, positions and instructs patients and adjusts equipment for procedures.
• Familiar with a wide variety of diagnostic and intervention procedures and oversees/coordinates with nursing staff, scrub techs and other techs or students throughout exam.
• Produces satisfactory images via digital imaging or hard film and presents them satisfactorily for radiologist interpretation.
• Maintains, orders, and evaluates products used for procedures.
• Demonstrates high level of patient care skills to assist nursing staff with caring for critically ill patients.
• Assists with the collection and maintenance of records as needed by the Radiology Department, Quality Department, Joint Commission accreditation, OSHA guidelines and others as required.
• Able to monitor all Hemodynamics during procedures.
• Understands human vasculature including cerebral circulation and anticipates the needs of the Physician supplies, equipment and medications as needed while maintaining a sterile environment.
• Possesses the ability to comprehend and interpret complex clinical subject matter related to the specialty.
• Demonstrates the ability to analyze data and formulate an appropriate plan of action and demonstrates critical thinking skills.

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:

• Associate's Transcript showing Radiology Technology from two- college or technical school, or hospital based Radiologic Technology program
• Cardiac Interventional Radiography (RI) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) within 60 Days
• Radiography (R) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) within 60 Days

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

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 : $32 - $48