**Location:** Avera DeSmet Memorial Hospital **Worker Type:** PRN **Work Shift:** Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends (United States of America) **Pay Range:** _The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience._ $25.00 - $41.50 **Position Highlights** If you are looking to begin or advance your career in the healthcare, gain valuable experience in a rural, critical-access hospital! Join the team at Avera De Smet Memorial Hospital as a Radiology Technologist or Radiology Technologist II. + Learn more about the town known as the home of Laura Ingalls Wilder: (http://www.desmetsd.com/) **small town living, the new De Smet Event and Wellness Center, and fishing/hunting opportunities.** + **Join a team that takes pride in being friendly, flexible and enjoys taking care of our patients.** + **Opportunity to cross-train in CT** Hours: Varied Shifts, PRN (as needed); Occasional weekend/holiday/on call rotation. **Job Summary for Radiology Technologist** Accountable for the proficient operations of the radiographic and CT equipment to provide clinically diagnostic images as directed by physicians. **Education for Radiology Technologist** Associate's or a certificate of completion from an accredited school of Radiologic Technology. (Required) **License/Certification/Registration** **for Radiology Technologist** RRT Certification - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) within 60 Days. **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** Accountable for the proficient operations of the radiographic procedures per physician orders. May be responsible for areas of instruction and supervision of students. **What you will do** + Performs various radiology procedures that produce examinations of premium diagnostic quality according to established standards and protocols. + Initiates proper intervention to radiologist or referring practitioner when an exam indicates immediate attention. + Reviews appropriate indications for exams ordered and reports inappropriate indications to supervisor. + Provides exam data in a complete and accurate format for presentation to reading radiologist for interpretation. + Utilizes computer systems such as; PACS/RIS/HIS/EMR systems and performs general clerical duties. Archives image data for permanent storage and appropriately sends images to radiologist group. Retrieves stored images from PACS or disc back-up and make CDs successfully. + Demonstrates an understanding of medical and legal implications and responsibilities related to the imaging reports and images to protect the Patient and the Business/Institution. + Maintains established department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, and environment and infection control. + Assists/mentors staff/student on-the-job training and orientation. + Assists with analysis, collection and maintenance of records as required by department manager, Quality Improvement, Joint Commission, MDH, ACR standards, OSHA guidelines or as may be required by the facility or 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 certificate of completion from an accredited School of Radiologic Technology + ARRT Certification - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and two or more additional radiology certifications beyond this registration Upon Hire and **Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:** + 1-3 years Experience as a radiology technologist **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. _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_ _._ At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward. The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at 605-504-4444. 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