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Job Title: Radiologic Technologist (X-Ray / CT)
Location: Slayton, MN
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Department: Diagnostic Imaging / Radiology
Schedule: Variable 8-Hour Shifts | Occasional Half-Day Shifts | Rotation as Needed
Weekly Hours: 36 Hours Guaranteed
Pay Range: $29.83–$42.95/hour, based on experience
Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 with a 3-Year Commitment
On-Call Requirements:
- Weeknights: 2 Nights Per Week | Monday–Thursday, 5:30 PM–7:00 AM
- Weekends: Every 3rd–4th Weekend | Friday 5:30 PM–Monday 7:00 AM
- Response Time: Must Be Able to Report Within 15 Minutes
Weekend Requirements: Every 3rd–4th Weekend for On-Call Coverage
Holiday Requirements: Rotating Holiday Coverage
Clinical Setting: 25-Bed Critical Access Hospital | Hospital-Based Imaging
Imaging Modalities: General X-Ray, CT, Portable Radiography, and DEXA
EMR: Epic
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced and adaptable Radiologic Technologist (X-Ray / CT) to join the diagnostic imaging team at a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital in Slayton, Minnesota.
In this role, you will perform general diagnostic radiography, computed tomography (CT), portable X-ray, and DEXA examinations, supporting patients across hospital, outpatient, and emergency care settings. Candidates must have documented hands-on CT experience and be comfortable independently performing CT examinations. CT certification is not required at the time of hire. You will also assist with daily imaging department operations, patient scheduling, equipment maintenance, and quality assurance activities while maintaining high standards of patient safety and diagnostic image quality.
This opportunity is ideal for a multi-skilled Radiologic Technologist who enjoys working in a smaller hospital environment, values clinical independence, and is comfortable supporting multiple imaging modalities. The department typically operates with 3–4 Radiologic Technologists, offering a collaborative team environment and opportunities to take an active role in departmental operations. The position includes competitive compensation, 36 guaranteed hours per week, and a $10,000 sign-on bonus with a three-year commitment.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform high-quality general X-ray and computed tomography (CT) examinations in accordance with physician orders, established imaging protocols, and patient safety standards.
- Operate diagnostic imaging equipment, including general radiography systems, portable X-ray units, CT scanners, and DEXA equipment.
- Conduct CT examinations while ensuring accurate patient positioning, appropriate imaging protocols, and diagnostic image quality.
- Perform portable radiographic examinations for patients requiring bedside imaging or emergency diagnostic services.
- Conduct DEXA examinations and other assigned imaging procedures in accordance with training and departmental protocols.
- Prepare patients for imaging procedures, explain examinations, and ensure patient comfort, privacy, and safety.
- Apply appropriate radiation protection techniques, infection prevention practices, and established imaging safety standards.
- Evaluate completed images for positioning, technical quality, and diagnostic adequacy, obtaining additional images when necessary.
- Perform and document required quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) procedures in accordance with Minnesota Department of Health requirements and other applicable regulatory standards.
- Assist with daily imaging department operations, including patient scheduling, workflow coordination, and imaging equipment readiness.
- Monitor imaging equipment performance, perform assigned maintenance activities, and promptly report equipment malfunctions or failures.
- Collaborate with physicians, radiologists, nurses, emergency department staff, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate timely diagnostic services.
- Maintain accurate patient records, imaging documentation, and examination information using Epic EMR.
- Participate in weeknight and weekend on-call rotations, maintaining the ability to report to the hospital within 15 minutes when called.
- Provide urgent and emergency diagnostic imaging services during scheduled on-call periods.
- Participate in rotating holiday coverage to support continuous imaging availability.
- Maintain strict patient confidentiality and handle protected health information in accordance with applicable healthcare regulations.
- Demonstrate professionalism, adaptability, and effective communication when interacting with patients, families, coworkers, and other departments.
- Support departmental efficiency, patient satisfaction, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Education: Graduate of a formal, accredited Radiologic Technologist program.
- Certifications:
- Current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- CT Experience: Previous hands-on CT imaging experience required, clearly documented in employment history.
- CT Certification: Not required at the time of hire.
- Continuing Education: Must obtain and maintain 24 continuing education credits every two years.
- Equipment Competency: Ability to operate general X-ray equipment, portable radiography systems, CT scanners, and DEXA equipment.
- Quality Assurance: Ability to perform and document required imaging equipment QA/QC procedures in accordance with Minnesota Department of Health standards and other applicable regulations.
- Clinical Skills: Strong knowledge of diagnostic imaging techniques, patient positioning, radiation safety, image quality, and patient care.
- Technical Skills: Ability to maintain required equipment-related certifications and competencies.
- Independent Practice: Ability to work with minimal supervision, exercise sound clinical judgment, and seek guidance when appropriate.
- On-Call Availability: Must be able to respond to the hospital within 15 minutes during assigned on-call shifts.
- Scheduling Flexibility: Ability to work variable 8-hour shifts, occasional half-day shifts, rotating holidays, and assigned weeknight and weekend on-call coverage.
- Communication: Ability to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, radiologists, nurses, coworkers, and other departments.
- Professionalism: Strong commitment to patient confidentiality, cultural sensitivity, teamwork, and professional conduct.
- Additional Requirements: Excellent organizational, multitasking, problem-solving, and time management skills, with the ability to work effectively under pressure.
Preferred Qualifications
- At least 1 year of experience working as a Radiologic Technologist.
- Previous experience performing both general radiography and CT examinations in a hospital-based imaging department.
- Current ARRT certification in Computed Tomography (CT).
- Experience working in a Critical Access Hospital, rural hospital, or small multidisciplinary imaging department.
- Familiarity with Epic EMR.
- Experience performing portable radiography and DEXA examinations.
- Previous experience supporting emergency department imaging and responding to urgent diagnostic requests.
- Experience managing imaging workflows, patient scheduling, equipment maintenance, and departmental quality assurance activities.
- Ability to independently prioritize examinations and manage competing clinical responsibilities in a smaller imaging department.
- Strong adaptability and willingness to learn new imaging techniques, equipment, and departmental processes.
