About this role
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech), you will be pivotal in producing diagnostic images that enable Radiologists to accurately diagnose and manage patient conditions.Each day, you will perform a variety of imaging examinations, including X-rays, ultrasound, diagnostic fluoroscopy, CT/CAT scans, and MRIs, while actively contributing to a positive patient experience through direct interaction.To excel, you must deeply understand diagnostic imaging's critical importance, encompassing expertise in workflow, patient positioning, and capturing precise results essential for timely and accurate diagnoses.
- Using a knowledge of diagnostic procedures, instructs and prepares patients based on age, size or disorder of patient for radiographic or fluoroscopy examinations to assure patient cooperation and facilitate proper examinations. Using knowledge of correct radiographic positions and anatomy based on age, size or disorder of patient, positions patient and equipment so as to obtain a clear and undistorted view of the area being examined. Confirms correlation of the patient clinical history with the exam being ordered.
- Competently performs multiple complex imaging procedures such as angiography, CT scanning, fluoroscopy, or Cardiac Catheterization as required.
- Interacts with co workers and staff from other departments in a positive manner to deliver quality patient care.
- Uses knowledge of radiation safety, collimates the x-ray beam and uses shielding appropriately to assure optimal patient and operator safety from unnecessary exposure to radiation in the department and on the nursing units.
- Prepares patients for radiology procedures including explaining exam and instructing patients to remove any personal items of clothing that will compromise image quality.
- Using knowledge of film processing or digital image manipulation/ archiving processed x-ray images using proper techniques to ensure optimal image quality. Reviews and evaluates completed tests for quality and completeness based on department protocols. Communicates with the radiologist on issues that may affect the quality or ability to obtain required images.
Job Requirements
Required
- A minimum of three years experience as a Radiologic Technologist
- Medical Radiographer: CA, upon hire and
- Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and
- Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT (RTR), upon hire or
- Registered Technologist Bone Densitometry (RTBD), upon hire or
- Registered Technologist Computed Tomography (RTCT), upon hire or
- Registered Technologist Cardio Interventional Radiography (RTCV), upon hire or
- Registered Technologist Mammography (RTM), upon hire or
- Registered Technologist Magnetic Resonance Imaging (RTMR), upon hire or
- Registered Technologist Nuclear Medicine Technology (RTN), upon hire or
- Registered Technologist Quality Management (RTQM), upon hire or
- Registered Technologist Radiation Therapy (RTT), upon hire or
- Registered Technologist Vascualr Inteventional Rad (RTVI), upon hire or
- Registered Technologist Vascular Sonography (RTVS), upon hire and
- Expanded IV Therapy Course (EIV), within 6 - months and
- Fluoroscopy Radiology Tech: CA (FLRAD), upon hire
- Will be required to take call
- Will be required to work weekends on a rotational basis
Please be advised that this location requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post-hire. This ongoing competency is required through resources internal to the facility; outside RQI competency resources are not acceptable for CommonSpirit Health compliance requirements.
Where You’ll Work
Founded in 1873, Dignity Health - Mercy Medical Center is a 186-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Merced, California. Serving over 150,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II NICU, heart care, the Mercy Cancer Center, and a family birth center. Additionally, Merced Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center.
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