SD - Rad Tech - Rapid City

Mobile Health Team Inc. a staffing agency has an opening for a permanent fulltime Radiologic Technologist position. We are looking for someone with a passion for people.

Location: Rapid City SD 57703

Start Date: 11/1/2024

Shift: Day Night Rotating Shifts Full Time

Salary: $53000.00 to $66000.00

** Up to $20000 SignOn Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Supportive work culture
• Medical Vision and Dental Coverage
• Retirement Plans Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Instant pay is available for qualifying positions
• Paid Time Off Accrual Bank
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement
• Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions (extra pay for working evenings nights or weekends)
• Flexible scheduling

The Radiology Technologist will work in a Level II trauma hospital setting. Performs and is competent in Radiology under the direction of the Radiologist. The Technologist must be able to independently acquire the proper exam for the Radiologists interpretation. The Technologist can operate all radiological equipment in the proper setting. The Technologist is required to work with patients in age groupspecific environments: pediatric geriatric and febrile in a critical acute care setting; adjusting techniques and positions for optimal examinations.

Additionally the Technologist will be required to perform fluoroscopy examinations in the department and use the carm in the operating room setting as well as portable exams throughout the hospital. Technologists will be required to meet the needs of outpatients inpatients and emergency department patients. Will work with ambulatory nonambulatory acute and chronically ill patients. Must be able to cover all areas of imaging as assigned. The Technologist is responsible for exam room presentation patient transportation entering exams into the Radiology Information System scheduling radiology exams educating patients on exam prep instructions obtaining correct orders and paperwork for records billing and communicating with Medical Staff as requested. Technologists will obtain and maintain the knowledge needed for the PACS. The Technologist may share oncall duties. The technologist will be responsible for evenings weekends and holidays as directed by the department leader. The Technologist reports equipment malfunctions/failures to their immediate Supervisor Maintenance staff or Biomed service as appropriate. The Technologist follows all policies and procedures as set by the Medical Imaging Department the facility and the organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• In a Level II trauma hospital consistently demonstrates a thorough knowledge of patient positioning principles of DR fluoroscopy quality control and image processing and demonstrates the ability to plan own work.
• May assist physicians in performing procedures.
• Reviews patients condition history and physicians order; consults Radiologist with questions.
• Determines proper positioning and selects the correct patient from the work list.
• Prepares the patient and the equipment for the upcoming procedure.
• Educates the patient and/ or family regarding the procedure to be performed.
• Provides professional agespecific interaction with patients.
• As appropriate prepare and administer the correct amount of contrast using aseptic techniques as outlined in the Infection Control manual.
• Documents appropriately in the patient chart.
• Completed injector training.
• Provides a learning environment and provides exceptional customer service to all.
• Friendly cheerful and helpful to patients and others.
• Ability to meet patients and others needs while following office policies and procedures in person and on the telephone.
• Will work as a team with other imaging departments to coordinate patient care and flow throughout the care environment.
• Monument Health is a teaching organization; all Technologists will provide a learning environment for students completing their clinical rotation.
• Technologists will also assist with the continuing technical education of imaging staff physicians and radiography students.
• Consistently demonstrates the ability to efficiently perform multiple complex tasks including but not limited to outpatient examinations trauma patients nonambulatory acute and chronically ill inpatients portable exams scoliosis and fluoroscopy in the department and carms in OR cases when needed.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infectioncontrol policies and protocols.
• Higher exposure to bodily fluids infectious specimens communicable diseases toxic substances ionizing radiation and other conditions common in a level II hospital environment.
• Understands and uses radiologic safety to minimize radiation to patients and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques using beam restrictive devices patient shielding and knowledge of exposure factors and monitored by radiation badges.
• Proficient with safe handling and moving of patients using ceiling and other lifts.
• Focuses on patient satisfaction by scheduling appointments promptly and courteously.
• Obtains accurate information and proper documents on the patient scheduling system.
• Participates in the upkeep of the department i.e. cleanliness of work area preventive maintenance stocking of supplies and reports all malfunctioning equipment.
• All other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATION

Experience:

• A minimum of 1 year of Radiographer experience is required

Education:

• High School Diploma/GED Equivalent: General Studies is expected
• Graduation from an accredited Radiology Program is required

Licenses Certifications and Registration:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Certification American Heart Association (AHA) is required
• Radiologic Technologist (RT) American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is required

Mobile Health Team Inc is a workforce solutions company. We match experienced healthcare professionals with temporary or permanent positions globally. Our mission is clear to bridge the staffing gap in the healthcare industry by creating and maintaining longterm working relationships with clients and healthcare professionals. We specialize in temporary and permanent placements in order to meet our clients needs.