Radiology Technologist
Fargo, North Dakota
Sanford Medical Center Fargo

Radiology Technologist - North Dakota (Fargo)

Job Overview

• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shifts: Primarily day shifts (8 or 10 hours), with occasional evening shifts; limited call; weekend rotation every 3rd weekend
• Facility Size: 300+ beds, 50 ER rooms (Level 1 trauma), 28 ORs
• Dress Code: Gray scrubs

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years recent radiology technologist experience
• Active ARRT (R) certification
• Active BLS certification (AHA required)
• NDMRT Licensure (North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board) required or willingness to apply within 48 hours of offer acceptance
• Experience with portable X-rays and ER or experience with C-arm
• Ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment
• Radiation badge supplied by agency/traveler

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required

Job Duties

• Ensure accurate patient positioning during radiographic procedures
• Conduct imaging operations according to provider requests and technical factors
• Implement radiation safety guidelines and proper radiation protection practices
• Deliver excellent patient care and education before, during, and after imaging procedures
• Navigate electronic medical record (EMR) systems
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Procedures and Settings

• ER, PICU, NICU, Endoscopy, General X-ray, Portable X-rays, Panorex
• Inpatient/Outpatient fluoroscopy including swallow studies, cystograms, VCUGs, urethrograms, arthrograms, lumbar punctures, myelograms
• OR support for neurosurgery, urology, orthopedics, pediatrics

Equipment Used

• GE 656 General Rooms
• GE OEC C-arms and Mini C-arms
• Siemens Luminos Agile Fluoro Room
• Siemens Artis Zee Fluoro Room
• Siemens Mira Portables
• Medtronic O-arm
• Hologic Fluoroscan Mini C-arm
• Midmark Panorex

Training and Orientation

• Required to review all equipment with a preceptor and demonstrate competency before independent use
• Must demonstrate ability to use C-arm and O-arm prior to performing cases in the OR
• Orientation continues with preceptor until competency is achieved in all areas

Additional Notes

• Must badge in and out at the facility
• Applicants must ensure correct submission of fingerprints and licensing paperwork to the NDMRT Board licensing office to avoid delays
• If previously employed by this facility, must have an end date at least 6 months prior to submission date