Location: Avera McKennan Hospital Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Primarily days with rotating weekends and holidays (United States of America) Pay Range: The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $28.00 - $42.00 Position Highlights *May be eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus!* *Must be a current Avera McKennan radiology student to apply* 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 Responsible for operating radiologic equipment including c-arms and ERCP equipment to make clinical diagnostic images as directed by physicians. Performs routine diagnostic procedures according to established standards and practices. What you will do • Prepares patients and adjusts equipment for taking exposure. Positions patients for procedures. Works with physicians to obtain optimal images. • Determines proper voltage and current and desired exposure time and practices ALARA. Adjusts lead shield to protect unaffected parts of the body from exposure to radiation. Selects DR plate and inserts into holder if applicable or improvises method to assure appropriate set-up. Positions equipment at proper distance and angles from body to specified area. Activates machinery from safety of protective enclosure or while shielded. Arrange, attach or adjust immobilization and support devices (e.g. sand bags, binders, tape to obtain precise position, prevent patient movement and lessen discomfort). • Operates c-arm equipment to provide quality images for the surgeons. • Coordinates surgery schedules to assure surgeons receive excellent radiology service. • Performs clerical duties (In House PACS and Teleradiology Competent). • Takes x-ray images in other areas of the hospital with portable equipment Transport equipment to areas such as operating room, emergency room, and patient rooms. Observe sterile techniques and complete procedures promptly. • Assists with staff/student on-the-job training and orientation. Mentors and assists in the education of students enrolled in the School of Radiological Technology. • Produces high quality images via digital imaging and presents the images satisfactorily for Radiologist interpretation. • Assists with the collection and maintenance of records as needed by the Radiology Department, Quality Assurance, Joint Commission accreditation, OSHA guidelines or as required by 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: • Associate's or certification from an accredited School of Radiology • Radiography (R) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) within 60 Days Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: • 1-3 years Related experience in surgery 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 available day 1 for eligible hires. • Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement • Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. 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 [email protected].