Location:

Avera McKennan Hospital

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (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

Functions as an extension of the Manager to facilitate imaging services and develop immediate and future goals and objectives for the CT area. The position collaborates with other services and synergizes with co-workers to accommodate patient, family, physician, and co-worker needs. This position is also responsible for performing CT diagnostic procedures and exams for patients as ordered.

What you will do

• Conducts and coordinates staff/student on the job training and orientation and monitors educational needs of staff.
• Coordinates the scheduling process and participates in staff assignments as needed to maintain efficiency within the department.
• Comprehends/interprets Avera policy and procedures and instructs staff appropriately for compliance purposes.
• Provides input for the development of the annual department budget.
• Explains procedures to patients and performs CT procedures as ordered by a physician.
• Assists with the collection and maintenance of records as needed by the Radiology Department, Quality Assurance Department, Joint Commission accreditation, OSHA guidelines or as required by law.
• Assists with review and revision of operating policies, procedures, and plans for the CT areas and assures implementation and compliance.
• Serves as a resource in the development, implementation and evaluation of policies, protocols, and standards of care.
• Maintains clinical competency and projects exacting standards of performance expectations for personnel within the CT department.
• Assumes daily management responsibilities in the absences of the manager.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, developing, training, and retaining employees; planning, assigning, and leading work; appraising performance; rewarding and coaching employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

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:

• Associate's six months to one year related experience and /or training; and or equivalent combination of education and experience or
• Technical Certificate six months to one year related experience and/or training. and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Computed Tomography (CT) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) ARRT - CT Registration Upon Hire and
• Radiography (R) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) ARRT (R) Upon Hire
• 1-3 years CT experience and/or training

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.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.

• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement

• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

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 [email protected].