Job #74832

X-Ray Tech (General)

Sioux Falls, SD

Overview

Modality X-Ray Tech (General)
Gross weekly pay $2,962/week
All-inclusive hourly rate $74.05/hour
Shift length 5x8 Nights hours
Start date ASAP
Location Sioux Falls, SD

Explore Sioux Falls, SD

South Dakota has good golf courses, skiing, snowmobiling, horseback riding, hiking, and biking among rolling prairies, pine forests, and granite mountain peaks like Mount Rushmore. Glacial lakes and Missouri River reservoir lakes provide great fishing, boating, canoeing, water skiing, and windsurfing. The whole family will enjoy this prairie land where grain growing begat roadside attractions like the Corn Palace in Mitchell. Everything made from corn, even the popcorn, tastes better here. Where buffalo roam, roadside diners serve up buffalo and luscious homemade fruit pies. Shop for good deals on cowboy boots on the same Black Hills and Badland Main Streets where cowboys and cowgirls outfit themselves. Be near the eroded buttes, spires, and prairie grasslands of Badlands National Park in Lead, Deadwood, Rapid City, Spearfish, Sturgis, Hill City, Custer, and other nearby towns. The whole family will enjoy watching for big game like bison, bighorn sheep, antelope, eagles, and hawks. Drive the one-hour Hwy 240 loop road, with a side-trip to Robert's Prairie Dog Town. Learn about the Oglala Sioux Tribe at the White River Visitor Center, which is near Wounded Knee. Tour the Minuteman Missile National Historic Site's Cold War nuclear silos, just outside the Park's boundaries. About 90 minutes west of Badlands National Park is Mount Rushmore. Lead, Deadwood, Rapid City, Spearfish, Sturgis, Hill City, Whitetail Springs, and Custer are also very near Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Custer State Park, Wind Cave National Park, and Jewel Cave National Monument. View Mount Rushmore from the aerial tramway in Keystone, which also houses the Borglum Historical Center celebrating the artist behind the sculpting of Rushmore. Take the kids to the Dinosaur Park in Rapid City. Attend Custer State Park’s Annual Buffalo Roundup and Arts Festival. Bedazzle the whole family with sparkling calcite crystals in 151-mile long Jewel Cave. Bison, pronghorn, and elk graze the grasslands of Wind Cave National Park. Central South Dakota has the state capitol, Pierre, in addition to numerous lakes along the Missouri River. Go fishing and boating in the rivers and lakes. Take the kids to the South Dakota Discovery Center and Aquarium in Pierre to see the state’s native fish. Drop by the Dacotah Prairie Museum along the James River in Aberdeen in the northeast to learn prairie history and natural history. Swing by Sioux Falls to see the USS South Dakota Battleship Memorial and special exhibits at the Old Courthouse Museum. Choose from among 10 golf courses in Sioux Falls.

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  • PTO Accrual starting Day 1 (and vested so you can use it right away)
  • 5% 401K Employer Match starting Day 1, 2% more after 500 hours (and vested too)
  • Insurances - Medical, Dental, Vision, ST Disability, Cancer, Accident, Life and much more!
  • 4 different HSA/FSA options to supplement the insurance plans
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What is a X-Ray Tech (General)?

Are you a skilled General X-ray Technologist looking for new opportunities to provide diagnostic imaging services? As a Travel General X-ray Technologist, you will have the chance to work in various healthcare settings, performing a wide range of X-ray examinations to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. This role requires a technologist who is proficient in general radiographic procedures, has strong technical skills, and can ensure patient comfort and safety during imaging procedures.

To be considered for this position, you must have a minimum of 2 years of experience as an X-ray Technologist, hold an active certification (ARRT) from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, and possess a valid state license or registration. Additionally, experience with various X-ray equipment and imaging techniques is highly desired.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

  • Preparing and positioning patients for X-ray examinations, ensuring their comfort and safety
  • Operating X-ray equipment and adjusting exposure settings to obtain high-quality images
  • Assisting patients during imaging procedures and providing clear instructions
  • Collaborating with radiologists and other healthcare professionals to ensure accurate and timely image acquisition
  • Documenting patient information accurately and maintaining medical records
  • Following safety protocols and maintaining a clean and organized work environment
  • Providing education and support to patients regarding the imaging process.

Common General X-ray Technologist Responsibilities:

  • Performing X-ray examinations of various body parts, including chest, abdomen, extremities, and spine
  • Assisting with fluoroscopy procedures
  • Conducting portable X-rays at patients’ bedsides
  • Utilizing proper radiation protection measures
  • Ensuring proper functioning and maintenance of X-ray equipment.

Note: The list of responsibilities may vary depending on the facility and the specific requirements of the role.