Radiology Coordinator

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Radiology Coordinator, you will help physicians and healthcare providers assess, diagnose, and treat patients so they can provide timely and accurate medical care. Every day you will operate specialized diagnostic imaging equipment to produce high-quality images. You will be expected to exercise professional judgment, maintain ethical standards, and ensure the safety and privacy of patient health information. To be successful in this role, you must possess strong critical thinking skills and the technical proficiency to perform complex imaging procedures with little supervision.

 

• Patient Assessment & Preparation: Evaluates patient ability, obtains medical histories, provides clear procedure explanations, and secures informed consent prior to all exams
• Procedural Assistance & Sterile Technique: Assists physicians with interventional procedures (biopsies, aspirations, etc.) while strictly adhering to aseptic, sterile, and universal precautions
• Technical Excellence & Radiation Safety: Selects appropriate equipment and technical factors while maintaining rigorous adherence to ALARA, "Image Gently," "Image Wisely," and facility-specific radiation/MR safety standards
• Quality Assurance & Image Evaluation: Performs ongoing assessment of image quality and equipment functionality, ensuring all outputs meet diagnostic standards and reporting any discrepancies to management
• Operational Readiness & Supply Management: Conducts daily equipment checks, performs required quality testing, verifies supply integrity (checking for expiration dates), and utilizes incident reporting systems for any malfunctions or safety concerns
• Regulatory Compliance & Professional Standards: Maintains active knowledge of and participation in ACR accreditation, CMS, Joint Commission, and MQSA requirements to ensure full alignment with institutional quality improvement and safety initiatives

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduate of a Radiologic Technology program or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
• BLS required upon hire/within 480 hours of employment and meets recertification as required
• ARRT Board Certified in Radiology. Must hold a valid Medical Radiography or General Radiology Technologist Permit to Practice license in ND depending on work state OR Licensed to practice registered nursing in the state of ND or in a compact state
• Understands methods and is capable of performing venipunctures as required for position

Where You’ll Work

Since 1885, CHI St. Alexius Health has been dedicated to leading health care in this region by enriching the lives of patients through the highest quality of care. We seek to continue our tradition of success and innovation with individuals dedicated to delivering the highest level of expertise and quality. Together we can continue to grow and support the legacy of CHI St. Alexius Health for many years to come.

 

CHI St. Alexius Health is a regional health network with a tertiary hospital in Bismarck, the system also consists of critical access hospitals (CAHs) in Carrington, Dickinson, Devils Lake, Garrison, Turtle Lake, Washburn and Williston and numerous clinics and outpatient services.  CHI St. Alexius Health manages four CAHs in North Dakota - Elgin, Linton, and Wishek, as well as Mobridge Regional Medical Center in Mobridge, S.D. CHI St. Alexius Health offers a comprehensive line of inpatient and outpatient medical services, including: a Level II Trauma Center, primary and specialty physician clinics, home health and hospice services, durable medical equipment services, a fitness and human performance center and ancillary services throughout western and central North Dakota.

 

CHI St. Alexius Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care.