About the job CT / X-Ray Technologist – Madelia, MN – Weekend Shift (Fri–Sun)
Job Title: CT / X-Ray Technologist – Madelia, MN
Location: Madelia, MN
Employment Type: Permanent | Weekend Position
Department: Diagnostic Imaging / Radiology / CT
Schedule: Friday–Sunday | 12-Hour Day Shifts with Overnight On-Call Coverage
Shift Details:
- Friday: 7:00 AM–7:00 PM | On Call 7:00 PM–7:00 AM
- Saturday: 7:00 AM–7:00 PM | On Call 7:00 PM–7:00 AM
- Sunday: 7:00 AM–7:00 PM | On Call 7:00 PM–Monday 7:00 AM
Pay Range: $70,720–$105,040 annually, based on experience
Overtime: After 48 Hours
On-Call Requirements: Overnight On-Call Coverage Following Weekend Shifts | Fully Furnished On-Site Apartment Available for Call
Weekend Requirements: Weekend-Only Position | Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Holiday Requirements: Holiday Rotation 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 includes providing C-Arm imaging support in the operating room for pain management injections and maintaining overnight on-call coverage following scheduled weekend shifts.
This opportunity is ideal for a multi-skilled Radiologic Technologist who prefers a weekend-focused schedule and enjoys working in a smaller hospital environment where independence, adaptability, and clinical versatility are essential. The position offers competitive compensation, a consistent Friday–Sunday schedule, complimentary meals three times daily, including weekends, and access to a fully furnished apartment attached to the hospital for on-call coverage.
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.
- Provide overnight on-call coverage from 7:00 PM–7:00 AM following scheduled weekend shifts, including coverage through Monday morning at 7:00 AM.
- Respond to emergency and urgent imaging requests during scheduled shifts and on-call periods.
- Participate in required holiday rotations and maintain flexibility to support departmental imaging needs.
- 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 Friday–Sunday from 7:00 AM–7:00 PM, with overnight on-call coverage until 7:00 AM the following morning.
- Holiday Availability: Ability to participate in required holiday coverage.
- Independent Practice: Ability to organize and prioritize imaging responsibilities in a smaller hospital environment, including responding to urgent imaging requests during on-call periods.
- Additional Requirements: Strong communication, organizational, time management, 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.
- Previous experience working weekend shifts with extended overnight on-call responsibilities.
- Ability to work independently across multiple imaging modalities with minimal supervision.
- Strong adaptability, clinical judgment, and problem-solving skills in a smaller healthcare environment.