Rad Tech II CT Southwest Facility

CommonSpirit Health; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health seeks a Radiologic Technologist in Bakersfield, CA to produce diagnostic images and support Radiologists. You will perform X-rays, CT, MRI, and other imaging procedures, ensuring patient safety, precise results, and timely diagnosis.

The role requires strong imaging workflow knowledge and reliable patient coordination. Responsibilities include patient positioning, screening, radiation safety, and managing PACS workflows within a busy radiology department.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years experience as a staff technologist with at least one year in a specialty field.
• Experience in radiology and second specialty as per department protocols.
• Able to operate radiographic imaging and fluoroscopic procedures.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform all diagnostic radiographic imaging and fluoroscopic procedures per orders.
• Position and transfer patients; ensure patient safety and comfort.
• Place exams in PACS and manage image printing/burning CDs as needed.
• Identify patients using two identifiers and obtain consent when required.
• Function in RIS/PACS workflows and department communications.

Skills

Radiology workflows

Patient care

PACS RIS HIS familiarity

Safety procedures

Tools

RIS/PACS systems

HIS/RIS

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.

Every 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 be successful in this role, you will deeply understand diagnostic imaging's critical importance, encompassing expertise in workflow, patient positioning, and capturing precise results essential for timely and accurate diagnoses.

Essential Function:

• Transfers and positions patients. Measurement: Observation, Feedback.
• Independently perform all diagnostic radiographic imaging and fluoroscopic procedures and specialty procedures
  of secondary specialty skill according to department protocols keeping with orders from referring physicians, including patient positioning, safe patient handling, and radiographic techniques.
• Provides radiation protection in accordance with prescribed safety procedures. Measurement: Observation,
  Feedback, Departmental monitors.
• Accepts responsibility for placing exams in PACS, is able to print images and burn CDs as needed. Measurement: Observation, Feedback, Film accuracy, Film quality.
• Identify patients using 2 identifiers, verify physician orders, and explain procedure to patient and obtain consent if needed. Interviews patients for pertinent medical history on patients prior to performing studies.
• Uses sterile technique and prevents cross-contamination. Assists in performing of first aid as necessary.
  Administers and/or assists the physician in administering radiopaque material. Measurement: Observation,
  Feedback, Departmental monitors.
• Ability to function independently in radiology workflows which include RIS/PACS systems, radiographic
  equipment, as wells as department communication and support systems. Places orders in the HIS/RIS and
  makes all corrections and cancellation as necessary.
• Demonstrates competency and proficiency in patient care for pediatric (neonate as necessary), adult and
  geriatric patients. Performs scheduling duties, record keeping, patient coordination and prioritization or triage of emergency add-ons.
• Required to participate in the department's call schedule to ensure coverage weeknights, weekends and/or
  holidays on a rotating bases.
• Performs role as charge Technologist as needed. Measurement: Observation, Feedback.

Job Requirements

Required:

• Must have a minimum of three years (3) experience as a staff technologist with at least one (1) year experience in one specialty field. Will actively work in both Radiology and second specialty.

Licensure and Certifications:

• Registered Technologist Computed Tomography (RTCT) N/A or
• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT (RTR) or
• Registered Technologist Mammography (RTM) or ARMRIT MRI (ARMRIT) or
• Fluoroscopy Radiology Tech: CA (FLRAD:CA) N/A upon hire Required and
• Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR)

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 1910, Dignity Health - Mercy Hospital is a 229-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Bakersfield, California. Serving nearly 90,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including Level II NICU, cancer care, women’s health, and orthopedics. Additionally, Mercy Hospital Downtown & Mercy Hospital Southwest have been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. They are both Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Centers. Mercy Hospital Downtown offers the only inpatient Oncology Unit in Bakersfield while Mercy Hospital Southwest has the only Obstetric Emergency Department in Bakersfield.

One Community. One Mission. One California