Radiology Technologist at Abarca Health

Rock Rapids, Iowa, United States

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$55,620 – $83,200Compensation

Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Healthcare, Medical ImagingIndustries

Requirements

Associate's or certificate of completion from an accredited school of Radiologic Technology
ARRT Certification - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) within 60 days
Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties
Ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds
ARRT certification in Mammography beneficial
Commitment to Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles
Uphold standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE)
Ability to work primarily days with night, weekend, and holiday on-call involvement

Responsibilities

Performs various radiology procedures accurately, efficiently, and according to established standards and protocols
Initiates proper intervention to radiologist or referring practitioner when an exam indicates immediate attention
Reviews appropriate indications for exams ordered and reports inappropriate indications to supervisor
Provides exam data in a complete and accurate format for presentation to reading radiologist for interpretation
Utilizes computer systems such as PACS, RIS, HIS EMR systems and performs general clerical duties
Archives image data for permanent storage and appropriately sends images to radiologist group
Retrieves stored images from PACS or disc back-up and makes CDs successfully
Demonstrates understanding of medical and legal implications and responsibilities related to imaging reports and images
Maintains established department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environment, and infection control
Assists/mentors staff/students with on-the-job training, clinical rotations, and orientation
Assists with analysis, collection, and maintenance of records as required by department manager, Quality Improvement, Joint Commission, MDH, ACR standards, OSHA guidelines, or facility/law requirements
Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards (e.g., CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, OSHA)
Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating workflow with other team members
Maintain confidentiality

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

RadiographyCTMammographyARRTPACSRISHISEMRPatient SafetyImage ArchivingQuality Control

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the pay range for the Radiology Technologist position?

The pay range is $26.75 - $40.00, with actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

What is the work location and shift for this role?

The position is located at Avera Merrill Pioneer Hospital. It involves primarily days with night, weekend, and holiday on-call involvement.

What certifications and education are required for this position?

An Associate's or certificate from an accredited school of Radiologic Technology and ARRT Certification are required. ARRT certification in Mammography is beneficial.

What is the team environment like at Avera?

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients, where you work where you matter.

What makes a strong candidate for this Radiology Technologist role?

Candidates should have ARRT Certification, experience with radiographic and CT equipment, proficiency in PACS, RIS, HIS EMR systems, and the ability to perform procedures accurately while mentoring staff.

Abarca Health

Pharmacy Benefit Management services provider

About Abarca Health

Abarca Health provides Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) services, focusing on flexible and user-friendly solutions for health plans, employers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. Its main product, the Darwin platform, allows clients to quickly implement and modify benefit designs while ensuring compliance with regulations. Abarca Health manages over $5.3 billion in drug spend and processes 100 million prescription claims annually, offering additional services like home delivery for prescriptions. The company's goal is to deliver exceptional service and innovative solutions in the PBM market.

Aventura, FloridaHeadquarters

2005Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

HealthcareIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

PTO

Parental leave

Work flexibility

Health insurance

Wellness stipend

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Leadership development programs

Risks

Increased competition from Amazon Pharmacy and Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drug Company.

Growing focus on specialty drugs may require platform adaptation.

Shift towards price transparency could pressure Abarca's pricing models.

Differentiation

Abarca Health's Darwin platform is highly adaptable and user-friendly.

The company offers innovative programs like Triple S en Casa for home delivery.

Abarca Health ensures compliance with ever-changing healthcare regulations.

Upsides

Abarca transitioned two million members to Darwin in 18 months, showing operational efficiency.

Collaboration with Blue Shield of California boosts Abarca's reputation in the PBM sector.

Recognition as a top IT workplace attracts top talent, driving innovation.

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