MRI and XRay Tech

Dignity Health; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health Mercy Hospital of Folsom seeks a highly qualified Special Procedures Technologist to support the Diagnostic Imaging team. You will prepare rooms, operate fluoroscopy, angiography and other imaging equipment, administer contrast when needed, and assist physicians during complex interventions with careful patient education and safety oversight.

Required credentials include CA radiographer licensure, ARRT RTR, CA CRT/RTTF, and a fluoroscopy certificate, with at least five years of

Qualifications

• Five (5) years combined education and experience in radiology.
• Active California Medical Radiographer license.
• Active Fluoroscopy Certificate.
• BLS CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
• ARRT Radiography (RTR) registration.
• Current CA CRT and Fluoroscopy RTTF licenses.
• Competency in general radiology plus one specialty (Angiography, MRI, CT or Mammography).

Responsibilities

• Minimize radiation exposure to patients and staff.
• Perform general and specialized radiographic procedures meeting quality standards.
• Recognize and respond to allergic reactions or life-threatening patient conditions.
• Interact courteously with patients, visitors and the public.
• Provide empathetic care to agitated or distressed patients.
• May participate in call coverage for weeknights, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Cross-sectional anatomy

Radiation safety

Critical thinking

Patient education

Attention to detail

Education

Active California Medical Radiographer license

Active Fluoroscopy Certificate

Basic Life Support - CPR (AHA)

ARRT Radiography (RTR) registration

CA CRT and RTTF licenses

Five years education/experience in radiology

Tools

Angiography

MRI

CT

Mammography

Fluoroscopy imaging

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Special Procedures Technologist, you will help our Diagnostic Imaging team and patients so they can obtain critical diagnostic information through complex diagnostic and interventional procedures, contributing significantly to accurate diagnoses and successful treatments.

Every day you will meticulously prepare procedure rooms, expertly operate advanced imaging equipment (e.g., fluoroscopy, angiography), safely administer contrast media, and skillfully assist physicians during intricate interventions. You will be expected to provide essential patient education, closely monitor conditions for safety and comfort, maintain meticulous records, perform daily quality assurance checks, and strictly adhere to all radiation safety and regulatory guidelines.

To be successful in this role, you will combine ARRT certification, specialized advanced certification (e.g., CV, VI, or CT), and a profound understanding of cross-sectional anatomy, physiology, and procedural imaging. You will demonstrate exceptional critical thinking and meticulous attention to detail, thriving in a dynamic, high-pressure environment dedicated to delivering high-quality, precise special procedures imaging.

• Minimize radiation exposure to patients, self and other persons.

• Perform general and specialized radiographic 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, visitors and the public.

• Effectively and empathetically deal with agitated, ill and distressed patients.

• Technologist can be required to participate in the department's call schedule to ensure coverage of weeknights, weekends and holidays.

Job Requirements

Required

• Five (5) years combination of education and experience

• Active Medical Radiographer license in the State of California

• Active Fluoroscopy Certificate

• Basic Life Support - CPR from the American Heart Association

• Registered Technologist Radiuography ARRT (RTR)

• Current California Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) and Fluoroscopy (RTTF) licenses

• Displays competency in general radiology in addition to one other modality below:

• Angiography

• Special Procedures - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

• Computerized Tomography (CT)

• Mammography

Preferred

• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT (RTR).

Where You'll Work

Dignity Health at 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.

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Pay Range

$74.69 - $74.69 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.