CT Technologist

Avera McKennan HospitalWork Shift:Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends/holidays (United States of America)The pay range for this position is listed below. This position may be eligible for $10,000 Sign on BonusBe part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Performs CT examinations contributing to the efficient operation of the department to ensure the quality and continuity of patient care. Assists in clinical training of staff technologists and radiology clinical students. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to respond to specific issues and data reflective of the patient/customer's status. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the population served in the department.Prepares patients and adjusts equipment for taking film. Identifies, interviews and screens patients for proper diet preparation and possible allergies to contrast materials. Consults with supervisor, radiologist and physicians as needed. Assures that equipment has been calibrated and applies radiation principles of protection. Records procedure and pertinent data in patient’s medical record.Participates in the quality assessment and improvement plan, assuming responsibility for specific quality control duties.Monitors inventory of supplies, orders, and expired items and notify appropriate individual when stock is low. Monitors and reports equipment malfunctions.Produces high quality images via digital imaging or hard CR cassette and presents the film satisfactorily for Radiologist interpretation.Assists with staff/student on-the-job training and orientation. 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. 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 Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology, or equivalent specialty.Radiography (R) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) within 60 DaysCommitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.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 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. Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirementCareer development guided by hands-on training and mentorshipAvera 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 talent@avera.