Sanford Health·Rapid City, South Dakota
Perform diagnostic imaging examinations and operate equipment to produce high-quality images according to clinical guidelines. Ensure accurate patient positioning and implement radiation safety protocols while providing patient education.
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
$26.00 - $41.50 $25,000 sign-on bonus available!
Position will be at Orthopedic Clinic. Position will include rotating weekends and some possible evenings.
Performs diagnostic imaging examinations on patients, ensuring the production of quality diagnostic images. Operates equipment to produce diagnostic images according to patient cases and relevant guidelines; ensures the quality of images is satisfactory for clinical purposes.
Ensures accurate patient positioning during radiographic procedures; conducts image operations according to provider requests and other technical factors. Implements radiation safety guidelines and conducts proper radiation protection practices during the imaging process.
Delivers excellent patient care and education before, during, and after diagnostic imaging procedures. Ability to understand and navigate the electronic medical record (EMR) system. Willingness to perform additional duties as assigned.
Sanford Rural Health Network Facility sites may expand job responsibilities based on the needs of the facility, to include, but not limited to: on-call rotation nights, weekends, and holidays. Perform diagnostic radiology procedures. Perform basic diagnostic radiology tasks and aware of general radiology protocols. May perform mobile imaging, electrocardiogram (EKG), cardiac monitor placement, and dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) procedures.
Occupational Medicine clinics may have expanded job duties based on facility needs including preforming routing testing, and sampling and other technical services to support Occupational Medicine and Employee Health Services, including but not limited to, drug screens, breath alcohol testing and audiograms as well as administrative and/or clinical support.
Completion of an educational program accepted by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is required.
Working knowledge of diagnostic radiographic principles, including radiographic positioning, film/image processing, quality control, and radiation protection is required.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
Requires completion of an ARRT-accepted educational program and registration with the ARRT. BLS certification is required, and state-specific licensure (NDMIRT, Iowa permit) is necessary depending on the work location.
Market context
Support-services roles in South Dakota often draw steady demand in healthcare settings that need dependable patient-facing staff and strong coordination skills. This role is competitive because it asks for a high school diploma or GED, a completed CAN or Medical Assistant program, preferred Exercise Science training, and 2-3 years of cardiac patient care experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your clinical experience and program credentials are clearly listed before applying.