- Salary
- $71k – $105k
- Location
- Madelia
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- CareersPage
Description
Job Title: CT / X-Ray Technologist (Radiologic Technologist)
Location: Madelia, MN
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Department: Diagnostic Imaging / Radiology / CT
Schedule: Monday–Thursday | 10-Hour Day Shifts | 10:00 AM–8:30 PM
Pay Range: $70,720–$105,040 annually, based on experience
Overtime: Available After 48 Hours
On-Call Requirements: Call Coverage Required | Fully Furnished On-Site Apartment Available for Call
Weekend Requirements: Rotating Weekends Required
Holiday Requirements: Rotating Holidays Required
Clinical Setting: 25-Bed Critical Access Hospital | Hospital-Based Imaging
Imaging Equipment:
- CT: Siemens Perspective 64-Slice CT Scanner
- Portable X-Ray: Shimadzu Portable X-Ray Unit
- General Radiography: Delta General X-Ray Room (Digital Radiography)
- Operating Room: C-Arm for Pain Management Injections
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced and versatile CT / X-Ray Technologist to join the diagnostic imaging team at a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital in Madelia, Minnesota.
In this role, you will perform computed tomography (CT) and general diagnostic radiography examinations, supporting patients across hospital, emergency department, and surgical settings. You will operate a Siemens Perspective 64-slice CT scanner, Shimadzu portable X-ray equipment, and a Delta digital radiography system. The position also involves providing C-Arm imaging support in the operating room for pain management injections and participating in rotating weekend, holiday, and on-call coverage.
This opportunity is ideal for a multi-skilled Radiologic Technologist who enjoys working independently in a smaller hospital environment and values exposure to multiple imaging modalities. The hospital offers a consistent Monday–Thursday schedule, competitive compensation, complimentary meals three times daily, including weekends, and access to a fully furnished apartment attached to the hospital for on-call coverage. The imaging department serves the hospital and emergency department, with a main clinic attached to the facility and four additional outreach clinics.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform high-quality computed tomography (CT) examinations in accordance with physician orders, established imaging protocols, and patient safety standards.
- Operate the Siemens Perspective 64-slice CT scanner to obtain diagnostic images while ensuring appropriate patient positioning and image quality.
- Conduct general diagnostic radiographic examinations using the Delta digital radiography system.
- Perform portable radiographic examinations using the Shimadzu portable X-ray unit for patients requiring bedside imaging.
- Provide C-Arm fluoroscopic imaging support in the operating room, particularly for pain management injections and related procedures.
- Support diagnostic imaging needs across inpatient, outpatient, emergency department, and surgical settings.
- Prepare patients for imaging examinations, explain procedures, and ensure patient comfort and safety throughout the process.
- Apply appropriate radiation protection techniques, imaging safety protocols, and infection prevention practices.
- Evaluate diagnostic images for technical accuracy, positioning, and image quality, obtaining additional images when necessary.
- Collaborate with radiologists, physicians, nursing staff, surgical teams, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate timely imaging services.
- Maintain accurate patient records, imaging documentation, and examination information in accordance with facility standards.
- Monitor imaging equipment performance, identify operational concerns, and assist with routine quality assurance procedures.
- Participate in rotating weekend, holiday, and on-call coverage to maintain diagnostic imaging availability.
- Respond to emergency and urgent imaging needs while maintaining patient safety and efficient departmental operations.
- Adapt to changing patient volumes and clinical priorities while supporting a smaller, multidisciplinary hospital environment.
- Follow applicable imaging regulations, professional practice standards, and organizational safety policies.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Education: Radiologic Technology education or training appropriate for ARRT certification.
- Certifications:
- Current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Clinical Skills: Ability to perform CT examinations and general diagnostic radiographic procedures.
- Technical Skills: Ability to operate CT, general radiography, and portable X-ray equipment safely and effectively.
- Operating Room Support: Ability to provide C-Arm imaging assistance for pain management procedures in the operating room.
- Patient Care: Strong patient positioning, radiation safety, imaging quality, and clinical communication skills.
- Clinical Flexibility: Ability to support imaging needs across inpatient, outpatient, emergency department, and surgical settings.
- Scheduling Requirements: Ability to work the designated Monday–Thursday schedule and participate in rotating weekend, holiday, and on-call assignments.
- Independent Practice: Ability to organize and prioritize imaging responsibilities in a smaller hospital environment.
- Additional Requirements: Strong communication, organizational, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience working as a CT / X-Ray Technologist in a hospital-based imaging department.
- Experience in a Critical Access Hospital, rural hospital, or small multidisciplinary radiology department.
- Familiarity with Siemens CT scanners, particularly the Siemens Perspective 64-slice system.
- Experience operating Shimadzu portable X-ray equipment and Delta digital radiography systems.
- Previous experience providing C-Arm fluoroscopic support for pain management injections or other operating room procedures.
- Experience supporting emergency department imaging and urgent diagnostic examinations.
- Ability to work independently across multiple imaging modalities with minimal supervision.
- Strong adaptability, time management, and teamwork skills in a smaller healthcare environment.