Radiation Therapy Technologist (ARRT) jobs in South Dakota

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Exciting opportunity to join Avera as a Radiology Technologist!

Position Highlights:

• Career Growth opportunities!
• Be a part of a rewarding team while providing outstanding care to a variety of patients.
• Gain hands-on experience in healthcare working alongside other healthcare professionals who are passionate about creating a positive impact.

Job Summary

• This position is responsible for performing duties and supervision of radiology procedures and is responsible for the Radiation Safety program for Avera Now clinic. 
• Reports and coordinates repair of malfunctioning equipment. 
• Assists in the examination and treatment of patients following established standards and practices as directed by the provider and his/her supervising physician.
• Efficiently and accurately performs diversified patient care, with an emphasis on population  specific need to include: obtaining patient history, assess/triage patient, measure vital signs and record in EMR; prepare and administer medications, provide wound care, and assists Provider with  procedures. 
• Performs diagnostic tests including basic X-rays, eye exams, electrocardiograph, cardiac monitor, pulse-oximeter, urine drug screens, and conducts lab tests on facility lab analyzers and point of service kits, draws blood, collects, labels, and processes specimens for send out. 
• Cross-trained as a Receptionist and greets patients, creates and updates patient and insurance information, verifies and analyzes health insurance benefits, explains payment policies and billing/collections processes, generates charge ticket information, accepts, posts, and balances cash drawer.

Education/Experience/Certification

• Member in good standing with the ARRT (American Registry of Radiological Technology).
• BLS/CPR certification is mandatory within 6 months of employment.  Additional certifications specific to department needs may be required throughout employment. 
• Experience in an urgent care clinic environment preferred. Occupational medicine, emergency, surgical, family practice or internal medicine experience acceptable. 
• Must be competent in phlebotomy skills, and highly proficient in computer skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills required. 

Work Schedule

• PRN, varied shifts, as needed, casual requirements per department policy.
• 12:00pm-6:00pm, 9:00am-4:00pm, every fourth weekend.

Pay

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

• $23.75 - $36.00 per hour

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