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Radiology Technologist - Primary Care

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System

Watertown, SD | Full Time

$52k-63k (estimate)

4 Months Ago

Radiology Technologist - Primary Care

$52k-63k (estimate)

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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is Hiring a Radiology Technologist - Primary Care Near Watertown, SD

Radiology Technologist- Primary Care

Job Summary

Join our team and be a part of our mission to deliver accessible, high-quality, affordable, and compassionate healthcare. Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is an independent, non-profit healthcare system serving 10 counties in northeastern South Dakota and west-central Minnesota. Our team at Prairie Lakes makes a difference in the lives of patients and their loved ones.

This 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.

This is a PRN/relief position.

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

We value our employees’ contributions and show our gratitude by proudly offering competitive compensation and benefits package. At Prairie Lakes, we understand that working in the healthcare industry can be tasking on your mental health. To better support our employees, PLHS recently included mental health programs into our benefits package, as well as employee recognition programs. Benefits are available to qualifying employees working part-time or full-time.

A variety of the benefits for those qualifying can include:

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Adoption Assistance
Education Loan Program
Professional Development Opportunities
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.

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

SALARY

$52k-63k (estimate)

POST DATE

01/28/2024

EXPIRATION DATE

05/21/2024

WEBSITE

prairielakes.com

HEADQUARTERS

WATERTOWN, SD

SIZE

25 - 50

FOUNDED

1986

REVENUE

<$5M

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About Prairie Lakes Healthcare System

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is a leader in regional healthcare for northeastern South Dakota and western Minnesota. Caring for a ten-county service area of 90,000 people, the health professionals of Prairie Lakes are dedicated to excellence. That commitment has made Prairie Lakes one of the most innovative rural healthcare systems in the nation. Prairie Lakes has been a dynamic model for rural health, achieving consistently high scores for value and quality. We've served as a "show site" for patient care technology and diagnostic equipment, and we're unchallenged in our uncompromising care... for patients and their families. Healthcare is constantly changing, and we believe not only in keeping up with those changes, but keeping ahead of them. That's one of the reasons we offer a wide variety of healthcare services with advanced equipment. It's why we seek out the most skilled physicians and compassionate staff. It's because our commitment to quality healthcare is our first priority. It's what our patients deserve. More
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