ARRT Certified Radiologic Technologist - 2nd Shift

ARRT Certified Radiologic Technologist - 2nd Shift

Marshall, MN $57,009 - $73,099 a year

Job Type: Full Time

Job Summary: Deliver exceptional healthcare services by utilizing ionizing radiation to perform diagnostic imaging for licensed practitioners. This role involves operating radiographic equipment to produce high-quality images essential for patient diagnosis and care.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Conduct diagnostic radiographic procedures, ensuring patient history aligns with the imaging process and documentation is accurate for practitioner use.
• Prepare and instruct patients to achieve optimal imaging results while minimizing anxiety and ensuring comfort.
• Operate radiography equipment and accessories skillfully to perform required procedures.
• Position patients appropriately to highlight anatomical areas of interest, respecting their comfort and abilities.
• Immobilize patients when necessary to ensure examination accuracy.
• Determine and apply correct radiographic exposure techniques.
• Implement radiation safety principles to protect patients, self, and others from unnecessary exposure.
• Evaluate image quality and ensure proper identification is recorded.
• Attend to patients' physical and psychological needs throughout procedures.
• Practice aseptic techniques as required and perform venipunctures when necessary.
• Prepare, identify, and administer contrast media under licensed practitioner guidance.
• Assist licensed practitioners with interventional and fluoroscopic procedures, including non-interpretive fluoroscopy.
• Perform additional duties such as anchoring urinary catheters and initiating basic life support when needed.
• Provide patient education by explaining tests and procedures clearly.
• Maintain assigned work areas, report equipment issues, and assist with supply management.
• Offer practical instruction to students and healthcare professionals.
• Participate actively in quality assessment and improvement initiatives within the department.
• Adhere to all applicable standards and policies, including on-call duties as required.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Radiographic Technology.
• Proficient with computer systems relevant to radiologic technology.

Licensure and Certifications:

• Must hold certification as a Radiologic Technologist (R.T.(R)) through ARRT or equivalent.
• State licensure certification required.
• Registry eligibility and active student license at start date; full ARRT certification in good standing within six months of hire.

This position is based in a regional healthcare facility serving the Midwest area of the United States and operates on a second shift schedule with approximately 38 hours per week.