Chief Radiologic Technologist jobs in Fargo, ND

Chief Radiologic Technologist oversees radiologic services, maintains technical aspects of radiologic safety and evaluates accuracy and quality of X-rays. Schedules work assignments and coordinates requests for radiologic services. Being a Chief Radiologic Technologist recommends new equipment, equipment modification, and crucial construction within the department. May perform duties of radiologic technologist as needed. Additionally, Chief Radiologic Technologist requires an associate degree in radiology. Requires American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) - (R). Typically requires State License based on Clinical Specialty. Typically reports to a manager or director. The Chief Radiologic Technologist manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Chief Radiologic Technologist typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Radiologic Technologist
  • Jamestown Regional Medical Center
  • Jamestown, ND PART_TIME
  • Overview

    !!$17,500 SIGN-ON BONUS FOR NEW AVAILABLE EMPLOYEES!!

     

    Starting Pay: $23.22 to $29.03 DOE if RT(R)

    Starting Pay: $26.58 to $33.23 DOE if RT(R)(CT)

     

    Part-time benefited position working 40hr a payperiod.  Days of work are variable with variable hours. Weekend work is every 3rd or 4th weekend.  Holiday work, and night call are all variable.

     

    Provides health care services, applying x-ray energy to assist in diagnosis or treatment.  Performs radiographic procedures and related techniques, producing images for the interpretation by; or at the request of a licensed practitioner.  Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complementary to medical ethics.  Provides appropriate patient care and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure.

     

    Responsibilities

    • Works under the supervision of the Department Manager in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of patients including those in the following age groups:  infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
    • Performs diagnostic radiographic procedures.
    • Using guidelines developed by the Pharmacy Department and working under the supervision of the Radiologist, dispenses CT oral contrast preps to patients
    • Works with the PACS system to acquire, display, retrieve, and store digital images.  Assists in providing PACS training for physicians and hospital staff.
    • Uses DR (direct radiography) to produce good quality digital radiographic images.
    • Corroborates patient's clinical history with procedure, assuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner.
    • Properly identifies patient, using at least two patient identifiers when providing care, treatment or services.
    • Prepares patient for procedures; providing instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety.
    • Selects and operates radiography equipment, imaging and/or associated accessories to successfully perform procedures.
    • Positions patient to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort.
    • Determines radiographic technique exposure factors.
    • Applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposures to patient, self, and others.
    • Evaluates radiographs or images for technical quality, assuring proper identification is recorded.
    • Assumes responsibility for provision of physical and psychological needs to patients during procedures.
    • Practices aseptic techniques as necessary.
    • Is responsible to
      • Review patient appointments; assumes responsibility for accuracy of scheduled procedures and works with clerical staff to correct any discrepancies to ensure effective and efficient operation of the department
      • Checks to assure prior films and reports are available and works with clerks to obtain when needed
    • Practices AIDET and uses HEAT techniques to promote patient/customer satisfaction.
    • Understands methods and is capable of performing venipunctures.
    • In agreement with state statue(s) and/or where institutional policy permits, prepares, identifies and/or administers contrast media and/or medications as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
    • Verifies informed consent for, and assists a licensed practitioner with interventional procedures.
    • Assist licensed practitioner with fluoroscopic and specialized interventional radiography procedures.
    • May perform non-interpretive fluoroscopic procedures as appropriate and consistent with applicable state statues.
    • Initiates basic life support action when necessary.
    • Provides patient education.
    • Assists in maintaining records, respecting confidentiality and established policy.
    • Assumes responsibility for assigned area and reports equipment malfunction.
    • Provides input for equipment purchase and supply decisions.
    • Provides practical instruction for students and/or other health care professionals.
    • Participates in the department's quality assessment and improvement plan.  May be responsible for specific quality control duties in the assigned areas.
    • Practices Standards of Behavior at all times.
    • May be responsible for control of inventory and purchase of supplies for the assigned area.
    • Maintains knowledge of and observes Standard Precautions.
    • Uses proper hand washing technique and follows hand hygiene guidelines to reduce the transmission of infection agents to patients and staff.
    • Understands and applies patient relations skills.
    • Pursues appropriate continuing education.
    • Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
    • Follows organization’s process for effective “hand off” communication between nursing units and other departments that includes up-to-date information regarding patient’s care, treatment and services, condition and any recent or anticipated changes and includes interactive communication with an opportunity for questioning  between the giver and receiver of information. 
    • Maintains confidentiality of patient information for HIPAA compliance.
    • Works with other staff in the department to maintain a state of Joint Commission readiness.
    • Follows guidelines outlined in the Corporate Compliance Plan and Code of Conduct.

     

    If applied as a supplemental job description, the corresponding pay grade may not apply and may be dependent on certification.

     

    COMPENDIUM OF LEARNING

     

    The art of science of radiography requires that the individual achieve specific knowledge and skills for a defined scope of practice.

     

    Learning experiences, clinical practicum, and curriculum requirement shall be structured for the health care professional to successfully demonstrate the level of competency necessary for comprehensive, extended, or limited practice in the following areas:

     

    Computer Literacy and Applications:  An understanding of generic terminology, keyboard operation, menu selection strategies, and logistics of program flow.

     

    Human Structure and Function:  General anatomy, anatomical relationships, organ and system functions in order to perform accurate radiographic examination for the defined discipline and recognize the area of interest on desired images.

     

    Medical Ethics:  Legal considerations which impact upon the scope of practice, respecting an established code of ethics and risk management.

     

    Medical Terminology:  An understanding of disease descriptions, abbreviations, symbols, terms or phrases necessary to successfully communicate with other health care professionals.

     

    Pathology:  Knowledge of disease and abnormalities which influence performance or outcome of a radiographic procedure.

     

    Patient Care:  Attention and concern for the physical and psychological needs of the patient.  The individuals should recognize a life threatening condition and implement basic life sustaining actions.

     

    Positioning:  Accurate placement of the body, respecting patient’s comfort, ability and safety to achieve prescribed results and best demonstrate the anatomy of interest.  Techniques to physically manipulate and apply radiographic equipment to produce various projections and/or desired image.

     

    Principles of Radiographic Exposure:  Appropriate selection of all technical factors and equipment to produce a quality diagnostic image.

     

    Quality Control:  Preventive maintenance and knowledge of equipment capabilities, calibration of and care of equipment within operating standards, sensitometry characteristics, and monitoring of image processing systems for accuracy and consistency.

     

    Radiation Physics:  Atomic structure, beam quality, radiation interactions, and the function and operations of various generator components.

     

    Radiation Protection:  The use of beam restricting devices, patient shielding techniques, proper screen-film combinations, accurate assessment and implementation of appropriate exposure factors, and knowledge of applicable governmental regulations to minimize radiation exposure.

     

    Radiobiology:  An understanding of beam formation and radiation interaction with matter as it relates to genetic and somatic effects.

     

    Qualifications

    Graduate of accredited radiography program.  Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in radiology and licensure from the state of North Dakota is required.  Graduate students must obtain certification within six months of their graduation date.  Must be able to perform CT procedures or be willing to cross-train in CT and obtain ARRT advanced CT certification within one year of hire.

     

    As required for course completion.

     

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Radiologic Technologist
  • Sanford Health
  • Fargo, ND FULL_TIME
  • Create Your Career with Us At Sanford Health, we are proud to offer development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of our family. Together, we are dedicated to the work of heal...
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Radiologic Technologist
  • Essentia Health Careers
  • Rochert, MN FULL_TIME
  • Job Description: Responsible for administration of ionizing radiation to patients of all ages for diagnostic and/or research purposes, providing patient services, and performing radiographic procedure...
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Radiologic Technologist - New Grad
  • Essentia Health
  • Fargo, ND PART_TIME
  • Job Description:This role is intended for all new grad Radiologic Technologists. If you are interested in working at any of our locations, please apply. Possible locations include, but aren't limited ...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Radiologic Technologist - New Grad
  • 4010 St Josephs Medical Center
  • Fargo, ND PART_TIME
  • Building Location: 32nd Avenue Building Department: 12220 MRI Job Description: This role is intended for all new grad Radiologic Technologists. If you are interested in working at any of our locations...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Radiologic Technologist (casual)
  • Essentia Health
  • Detroit, MN PART_TIME
  • Job Description:Responsible for administration of ionizing radiation to patients of all ages for diagnostic and/or research purposes, providing patient services, and performing radiographic procedures...
  • 16 Days Ago

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Radiologic Technologist
  • Sanford Health
  • Fargo, ND
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  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Radiology Technologist
  • Sanford Health
  • Fargo, ND
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  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Radiology Technologist (Straight Nights)
  • Sanford Health
  • Fargo, ND
  • Create Your Career With Us! Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in th...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Interventional Radiology Technologist - $2,991 per week
  • Stability Healthcare
  • Fargo, ND
  • Epic Travel Staffing Allied is seeking a travel Interventional Radiology Technologist for a travel job in Fargo, North D...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Radiology Technologist
  • Sanford Health
  • Fargo, ND
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  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Radiology Technologist
  • Sanford Health
  • Fargo, ND
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  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Radiology Technologist
  • Sanford Health
  • Fargo, ND
  • Create Your Career with Us At Sanford Health, we are proud to offer development and advancement opportunities to our nea...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Interventional Radiology Technologist - $2,982 per week
  • Stability Healthcare
  • Fargo, ND
  • GetMed Staffing, Inc. is seeking a travel Interventional Radiology Technologist for a travel job in Fargo, North Dakota....
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Fargo is a core city of the Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan area, which also includes Moorhead, West Fargo, and Dilworth as well as outlying communities. Fargo sits on the western bank of the Red River of the North in a flat geographic region known as the Red River Valley. The Red River Valley resulted from the withdrawal of glacial Lake Agassiz, which drained away about 9,300 years ago. The lake sediments deposited from Lake Agassiz made the land around Fargo some of the richest in the world for agricultural uses. Fargo's largest challenge is the seasonal floods due to the rising water of the Red...
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Income Estimation for Chief Radiologic Technologist jobs
$76,361 to $101,788
Fargo, North Dakota area prices
were up 0.8% from a year ago

Chief Radiologic Technologist in Schenectady, NY
Completion of a full-time training course of at least 24 months duration (or the equivalent) in a post-high school diagnostic radiologic technology program, evidenced by a certificate or an associate’s degree, accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) or from schools accredited by the ARRT and certification by the ARRT in radiology.
December 05, 2019
Chief Radiologic Technologist in South Bend, IN
Informs higher level management of anticipated staffing variances and informally recommends promotions, reassignments, or other personnel changes such as retention or release of probationary employees, and recommending recognition of superior performance in the diagnostic radiologic area.
February 09, 2020
Chief Radiologic Technologist in Minneapolis, MN
All applicants must be certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) (R).
January 08, 2020