Radiology Technologist - Primary Care

Radiology Technologist- Primary Care

Workplace Details

Join our team and see why Prairie Lakes Healthcare System continues to be named a Top Rural and Community Hospital year after year. Be a part of our mission to make a positive difference in the health of the patients and communities we serve by delivering accessible, high-quality, affordable, and compassionate healthcare. Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is an independent, non-profit rural healthcare system serving 10 counties in northeastern South Dakota and west-central Minnesota.

Job Summary

This part-time (0.6 status or 24 hours weekly) position will perform diagnostic x-ray exams under the direction of the Director of Radiology and the technical direction of the radiologist. Transports patients, and provides other routine assistance to radiology staff. Operates radiology equipment and performs radiology procedures to assist physicians in the diagnosis of disease.

This position will work at Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic.

Responsibilities include:

• Explains process to patients and instructs and assists patients in assuming physical position for examination to reduce anxiety and obtain patient cooperation.
• Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patients and staff.
• Performs radiographic procedures and applies principles of protection.
• Evaluates radiographs for technical quality.
• Provides patient care essential to radiographic procedure and recognizes patient condition requiring immediate action and initiates life support measures.
• Reviews images for proper identification and quality control and prepares images for reading by radiologist or requesting physician.
• Assists technologists with preparing solutions used in radiologic and other diagnostic imaging procedures.
• Transports patients to radiologic diagnostic procedures.
• Files radiology orders
• Receives and stores incoming supplies.
• Follows x-ray safety guidelines and guidelines for proper start-up and shutdown.
• Operates the department computer system for scheduling and billing procedures.
• Operates PACS system to ensure all images are verified and sent.
• Starts IV's and administers IV contrast and/or medication when patient requires medication.
• Works with patients of all ages to develop an understanding of their physical and emotional status.
• May cross train as needed and perform studies and share call responsibilities in Ultrasound, BMD, CT, and MRI. Assists in cross-training other department personnel and/or students.
• Maintains supply inventory.
• Performs daily quality control, reports equipment malfunctions to the Radiology Director, and reports safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Other duties may be assigned.
  
  
  

Benefits

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System offers comprehensive benefits for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 403(b)-retirement plan, and generous paid time off to maintain a healthy home-work balance.

Additional benefits for those qualifying include:

• Flexible Spending Account
• Roth IRA retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program for mental health
• Education Loan Program
• Community discounts including the Prairie Lakes Wellness Center
  
  
  

Qualifications

Completion of two years of training in an AMA-approved school of radiologic technology.

Registry eligible by ARRT.

Preference will be given to applicants with Ultrasound, CT, MRI, and/or Bone Mineral Density Testing experience.

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.