Radiologic Technologist

Location

Folsom, CA | United States

Job description

Overview

Dignity Health Mercy Hospital of Folsom is the community hospital serving the Sierra foothills communities of Folsom El Dorado Hills Granite Bay Cameron Park Shingle Springs and Rescue. With 106 licensed acute-care beds our accredited non-profit hospital has been providing exceptional care for more than 35 years. Mercy Hospital of Folsom provides surgical services including minimally-invasive general urological and gynecological surgeries. We also provide comprehensive and award-winning orthopedic services which include surgery inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation and specialty orthopedic care. As a certified Joint Commission Stroke Center Mercy Folsom provides exceptional care to our patients in our Medical Surgical and Intensive Care units as well as our 25-bed Emergency Department. Our Family Birth Center features private and contemporary birthing suites where labor delivery and recovery occur in one room as well as award-winning lactation training and support. Mercy Folsom received Among America’s 250 Best Hospitals recognition and is a Primary Stroke Center.

Position Summary:

The incumbent operates radiologic equipment to make clinical diagnostic images as directed by physicians and perform routine diagnostic procedures according to established standards and practices including projections patient positioning safe patient transfers to imaging tables and transportation. Demonstrates competency in patient care for pediatric (neonate as necessary) adult and geriatric patients. May have access to or be required to distribute drugs needles or syringes from storage locations (such as large stock supplies automated dispensing units and other carts) to/within patient care areas or treatment carts as defined by hospital policy/procedure. Technologist can be required to participate in the departments call schedule to ensure coverage of weeknights weekends and holidays. Ability to function independently in radiology workflows which include RIS/PACS systems as wells as department communication systems phones and or any other electronic support systems.

We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identity Theft
• Adoption Assistance
• Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adults
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
• Retirement Programs
• Wellness Programs

Minimum Qualifications:

• Candidates must have a current California License as a Certified Radiologic Technologist with Fluoroscopic Permit
• BLS from the American Heart Association.  
• Knowledge of medical terminology; anatomy and physiology for imaging
• Knowledge and experience with the principles of operation and care of x-ray machines and accessory equipment
• Knowledge of radiation safety requirements and practices for the operator patient and public
• Knowledge and experience with Image processing systems mechanical and electrical safety practices and requirements in the patient examination environment
• Experience with the preparation use and hazards of diagnostic contrast materials.  
• Ability to:
• minimize radiation exposure to patients self and other persons
• perform general radiologic procedures which meet the departments standard of quality
• recognize and respond to allergic reactions and other life threatening patient conditions which might arise during the examination process; act courteously and with tact in dealing with patients visitor and the public
• effectively and empathetically deal with agitated ill and distressed patients
• develop and maintain a cooperative working relationship with physicians and other healthcare personnel
• maintain confidentiality of patient records and information
• coordinate several assignments maintaining accurate and complete records
• maintain a high degree of accuracy in procedural details and required documentation; accurately operate and care for Information System computers in the department
• operate in and maintain a sterile environment. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• ARRT RTTF

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