Radiologic Technologist Assistant | PRN
Company: Avera Health
Location: Irene
Posted on: July 3, 2025
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Job Description:
Location: Avera Sacred Heart Hospital Worker Type: PRN Work
Shift: As Needed (United States of America) Position Highlights You
Belong at Avera Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with
compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our
patients. Work where you matter. A Brief Overview Responsible for
providing clerical and receptionist services fully utilizing
multiple computer programs for the Imaging Department. Provides
support to technologists by assisting with radiographic exams and
documentation, transporting patients, preparing for radiologist
visits, and stocking work areas. What you will do Performs
clerical/reception duties including answers phones, operates paging
system, assists physicians and radiologists, greets arriving
patients, files, and processes requisitions/orders. Organizes and
maintains files, records and logs. Delivers and retrieves films
from storage. Observes patients while technologists leave immediate
area for short periods of time. Assists clinical personnel
transferring patient to or from beds or chairs, wheelchairs or
stretchers. Assists medical records reconciliation of signed orders
to performed exams. Contacts patients prior to scheduled day of
service to provide exam information, anticipated length of time
needed in the department, and answers questions the patient may
have. Refers questions to technologist when appropriate.
Pre-authorizes scheduled patient exams appropriately and in a
timely manner. Assists with staff/student on-the-job training and
orientation. Follows specific procedures for creating and
dispatching CDs/copies to appropriate parties. Assists technologist
in fluoroscopic, diagnostic, nuclear medicine and other satellite
areas of radiology. Assists the technologist in positioning
patients for mammograms, general radiographic exams and portable
radiographs. Essential Qualifications The individual must be able
to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an
individual must be able to perform each essential job function
satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform
position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with
others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.
These requirements and those listed above are representative of the
knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential
job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job
functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue
hardship to the employer. Required Education,
License/Certification, or Work Experience: Some College Enrolled as
a full-time student in an accredited school of Radiologic
Technology and be in preparation to be verified and registered with
the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Expectations and
Standards Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission,
vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their
families, and our community. Promote Avera’s values of compassion,
hospitality, and stewardship. Uphold Avera’s standards of
Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with
enthusiasm and sincerity. Maintain confidentiality. Work
effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with
other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient
environment. Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and
standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint
Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable. Avera is an Equal
Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or
other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a
disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with
your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an
email to talent@avera.org .
Keywords: Avera Health, Sioux Falls , Radiologic Technologist Assistant | PRN, Healthcare , Irene, South Dakota
