RAD TECH I - OP

Dignity Health; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria, CA, is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform X-rays, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, CT, and MRI exams while ensuring high-quality images and patient comfort to support radiologists in timely diagnoses.

Requirements include ARRT RTR, CA MRAD:CA license, BLS-CPR, and at least one year of experience; new grads considered. This on-site role offers competitive hourly pay and growth within a hospital network.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a certified Radiologic Technologist.
• New graduates with ARRT Radiologic Technology program clinicals considered.
• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT (RTR) present.
• Medical Radiographer: CA (MRAD:CA) licensed or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients for medical history and obtains consent prior to studies.
• Performs routine imaging and fluoroscopy/minor procedures per orders.
• Demonstrates competence in film-processing procedures.
• Administers and monitors radiopaque material per standards.
• Places orders in the HIS system and manages additions/cancellations.
• Identifies and initiates assessment of life-threatening conditions.

Skills

Radiologic Imaging

Patient Positioning

Fluoroscopy

Interpersonal Communication

Education

ARRT RTR Certification

CA MRAD:CA License

BLS-CPR Certification

Tools

HIS System

PACS

Job description

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.

• Interviews patients for pertinent medical history and obtains consents on patients prior to performing studies as required.
• Performs routine diagnostic imaging and fluoroscopy/minor procedures in accordance with department standards and in keeping with the orders of the referring physician.
• Demonstrates competence in film-processing procedures.
• Demonstrates appropriate administering and monitoring of radiopaque material per Marian Medical Center standards.
• Places orders in the HIS system, making all additions, corrections, and cancellations as necessary.
• Identifies and initiates accurate assessment of life-threatening conditions.

Job Requirements

Required

• One year experience as a certified Radiologic Technologist.
  • New graduates, with clinical experience through approved ARRT Radiologic Technology program, will be considered on an individual basis.
• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT (RTR)
• Medical Radiographer: CA (MRAD:CA)
• American Heart Association BLS-CPR

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1940, Dignity Health - Marian Regional Medical Center is a 191-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Santa Maria, California. Serving over 250,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, cancer care, orthopedics, and stroke care. Additionally, Marian Regional Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and the only healthcare facility on the Central Coast to offer ECMO.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$46.36 - $54.70 /hour