Flex CT Technologist

Overview Avera St Mary's Hospital – Temporary position, primarily days with on-call involvement during nights, weekends and holidays in the United States. Pay range: $40.00 per hour (rate dependent on experience). Flex staff are utilized according to department staffing needs with an elevated rate of pay. 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. What you will do Operate radiographic and CT equipment to provide clinically diagnostic images as directed by physicians, ensuring adherence to established standards and protocols. Initiate appropriate intervention to radiologist or referring practitioner when an exam requires immediate attention. Review indications for exams ordered and report inappropriate indications to supervisor. Provide exam data in a complete and accurate format for presentation to the reading radiologist. Utilize computer systems such as PACS, RIS, HIS, EMR systems and perform general clerical duties. Archive image data for permanent storage and transmit images to the radiologist group; retrieve stored images from PACS or disc backup as needed and create CDs accurately. Demonstrate understanding of medical and legal implications and responsibilities related to imaging reports and images to protect patients and the organization. Maintain department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environment and infection control. Assist/mentor staff and students with on-the-job training, clinical rotations and orientation. Assist with data collection and maintenance of records as required by department management, Quality Improvement, Joint Commission, MDH, ACR standards, OSHA guidelines or as required by the facility or law. Essential Qualifications The individual must be able to work the hours specified. Must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily, including having visual acuity adequate to perform duties and the ability to communicate effectively, hear, understand and distinguish speech. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities as long as accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer. Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience Associates or certificate of completion from an accredited school of Radiologic Technology ARRT Certification - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) within 60 days Expectations and Standards Commitment to daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, families and the community. Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship. Uphold Avera’s CARE standards: Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement with enthusiasm and sincerity. Maintain confidentiality. Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating workflow with other team members to ensure a productive and efficient environment. Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations and standards (CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, OSHA where applicable). Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. At Avera, treatment of employees translates into compassionate care for patients and team members. As health care is a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold dignity and respect of all persons while delivering high-quality services. Join us in 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 with the Americans with Disabilities Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr