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Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Radiology Technologist | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine | Part Time

Imaging Tech Above average in Radiologic Technology (Imaging Tech)No weekendsNo nightsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$26-$41.5/hr

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Part-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is
dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to
world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

24

Compensation

Salary Range: $26.00 - $41.50

Union Position

No

Department Details

Clinic hours: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm. You'll be scheduled to work an average of
3 shifts per week on the days of highest need. Can discuss schedule at
interview.

Orthopedics is a very busy clinic and in this role, you provide X-ray support
for patients throughout their orthopedic visit. You will perform diagnostic
X-rays, assist with efficient patient flow, and work closely with the clinical
team to ensure physicians have the images they need to diagnose and treat
patients.
You’ll collaborate with a large team of physicians, APPs, nursing staff,
athletic trainers, patient care technicians, and other team members to keep
clinics running smoothly.

Summary

Performs diagnostic imaging examinations on patients, ensuring the production of
quality diagnostic images. Operates equipment to produce diagnostic images
according to patient cases and relevant guidelines; ensures the quality of
images is satisfactory for clinical purposes.

Job Description

Ensures accurate patient positioning during radiographic procedures; conducts
image operations according to provider requests and other technical factors.
Implements radiation safety guidelines and conducts proper radiation protection
practices during the imaging process. Delivers excellent patient care and
education before, during, and after diagnostic imaging procedures. Ability to
understand and navigate the electronic medical record (EMR) system. Willingness
to perform additional duties as assigned. Sanford Rural Health Network Facility
sites may expand job responsibilities based on the needs of the facility, to
include, but not limited to: on-call rotation nights, weekends, and holidays.
Perform diagnostic radiology procedures. Perform basic diagnostic radiology
tasks and aware of general radiology protocols. May perform mobile imaging,
electrocardiogram (EKG), cardiac monitor placement, and dual energy x-ray
absorptiometry (DEXA) procedures. Occupational Medicine clinics may have
expanded job duties based on facility needs including preforming routing
testing, and sampling and other technical services to support Occupational
Medicine and Employee Health Services, including but not limited to, drug
screens, breath alcohol testing and audiograms as well as administrative and/or
clinical support.

Qualifications

Completion of an educational program accepted by the American Registry of
Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is required.

Working knowledge of diagnostic radiographic principles, including radiographic
positioning, film/image processing, quality control, and radiation protection is
required.

Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is
required. If working in North Dakota and performing medical imaging or radiation
therapy procedures, licensure with the North Dakota Medical Imaging and
Radiation Therapy Board (NDMIRT) is required. If working in South Dakota,
candidates must obtain their ARRT certification within 60 days of hire. In the
state of Iowa, all technologists must have a permit to practice through the Iowa
Department of Public Health in order to practice in the state of Iowa If working
at some clinic locations, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification may
be required within the first eight weeks of hire into the position. Basic Life
Support (BLS) certification within six weeks of employment and re-certification
as necessary is required. Driver's license may be required, dependent upon
department.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. 

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an
accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678
or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.

Key Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic X-ray examinations for orthopedic and sports medicine patients to ensure high-quality imaging for physician diagnosis. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary clinical team to maintain efficient patient flow and adhere to radiation safety guidelines.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

EMR Navigation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Radiology Technologist | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine | Part Time at Sanford Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Radiologic Technology (Imaging Tech) — ranked against 1,344 active Radiologic Technology (Imaging Tech) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Radiologic Technology Career Context

Of the 40 active Radiologic Technology listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 35% have no call, 55% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for South Dakota is 88.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.2% of South Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

South Dakota has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • Includes call